Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
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School Highlights

Bakersfield College serves 24,589 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Top Placements

Bakersfield College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 506 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bakersfield College(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty506 staff134 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Bakersfield College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 has increased from 34:1 over five years.
The Bakersfield College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment24,589 students5,275 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio49:145:1
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# Full-Time Students7,351 students1,894 students
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# Part-Time Students17,238 students6,252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
4%
12%
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% Hispanic
64%
43%
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% Black
5%
7%
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% White
20%
25%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.540.73
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College Completion Rate
23%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,900$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $1,324 is less than the state average of $1,458. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,008 is more than the state average of $6,710. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,324$1,458
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,008$6,710
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid84%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,084$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,925$5,751
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Acceptance Rate100%91%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered14 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Cross Country,
Dance, Football,
Golf, Soccer,
Softball, Swimming,
Tennis, Track and Field,
Volleyball, Wrestling,
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Bakersfield College is Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield (6.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield
    Private for-profit
    272 students | 6.10 Mi5300 California Avenue
    Bakersfield,  CA  93309
    (661) 835-1100     6.10272
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
    Private, for profit
    632 students | 6.40 Mi201 New Stine Rd.
    Bakersfield,  CA  93309
    (661) 834-0126     6.40632
  • Taft College
    Public
    6,155 students | 40.20 Mi29 Cougar Court
    Taft,  CA  93268
    (661) 763-7700     40.206,155
  • Porterville College
    Porterville College Photo
    Public
    4,285 students | 44.40 Mi100 E College Ave
    Porterville,  CA  93257
    (559) 791-2200     44.404,285
  • Antelope Valley College
    Public
    14,239 students | 45.90 Mi3041 West Ave K
    Lancaster,  CA  93536
    (661) 722-6300     45.9014,239
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 24,589 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,324
  • Out-state tuition: $7,008
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 49:1
  • Minority enrollment: 80%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,032 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is California College San Diego. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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