The student population of Bakersfield College has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Bakersfield College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
26,380 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
7,678 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
18,702 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
71%
47%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
16%
23%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.70
College Completion Rate
23%
28%
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 $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,008 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,324
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,008
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,832
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,003
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Source: 2020 (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.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 26,380 students
In-state tuition: $1,324
Out-state tuition: $7,008
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
Minority enrollment: 84%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
