Top Kern County Community Colleges
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Kern County, California, serving 30,570 students.
- The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86% (view national acceptance rates).
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 40:1.
Top Kern County Community Colleges (2021)
- College Location Students
- 1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield,  CA 93305
(661) 395-4011 19,428 students - 3000 College Heights Blvd
Ridgecrest,  CA 93555
(760) 384-6100 4,731 students - San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldPrivate, for profit201 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield,  CA 93309
(661) 834-0126 632 students - Santa Barbara Business College-BakersfieldPrivate, for profit5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield,  CA 93309
(661) 835-1100 562 students
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