The student population of Bakersfield College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Bakersfield College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
24,903 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
7,388 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
17,515 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,388 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
17,515 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
67%
45%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
19%
25%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
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)
10.19%
1.92%
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 $2,083. 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 $7,122. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,324
$2,083
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,008
$7,122
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,971
$6,239
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: 2021 (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 89%.
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 (2024)
Enrollment: 24,903 students
In-state tuition: $1,324
Out-state tuition: $7,008
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
Minority enrollment: 81%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Kern County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,460 per year for in-state students and $9,914 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
