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Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
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  • Bakersfield College is a public community college in Bakersfield, California. BC serves about 27,800 students each semester or 31,000 annually, and offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and is one of fifteen California Community Colleges offering a baccalaureate degree.

School Highlights

Bakersfield College serves 39,530 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 39,530 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,324
  • Out-state tuition: $7,008
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 49:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Bakersfield College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 814 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bakersfield College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
814 staff
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bakersfield College has grown by 49% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 has increased from 31:1 over five years.
The Bakersfield College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
39,530 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
8,430 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
31,100 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
395 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,430 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
31,100 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
70%
47%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
22%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,324 is less than the state average of $1,516. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,008 is more than the state average of $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,324
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,008
$6,779
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,971
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
100%
93%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Bakersfield College was founded in 1913 and is one of the nation's oldest continually-operating community colleges. The college serves 19,000 students on the 153-acre main campus in northeast Bakersfield, at the Weill Institute in downtown Bakersfield, and at the Delano Center 35 miles north of Bakersfield. Classes are offered on a traditional 16-week semester calendar as well as in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options: evenings, weekends, short-term vocational programs and online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bakersfield College cost?
Bakersfield College's tuition is approximately $1,324 for In-State students and $7,008 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bakersfield College?
The acceptance rate of Bakersfield College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
What sports does Bakersfield College offer?
Bakersfield College offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Bakersfield College's ranking?
Bakersfield College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 39,530 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,324
  • Out-state tuition: $7,008
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 49:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Kern County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Kern County, CA is California Aeronautical University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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