School Highlights
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield serves 493 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
17 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield has grown by 1269% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
493 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
493 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
403 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
493 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
48%
46%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield's ranking?
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (1.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Private for-profit
201 New Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(559) 734-9000
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(559) 734-9000
1.8 miles
Enrollment: 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Private-state tuition: $16,492 Minority enrollment: 86%
San Joaquin Valley College-Central Administrative Office
Private for-profit
3828 W. Caldwell Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-9000
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-9000
2.0 miles
Enrollment: 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Acceptance rate: 40% Private-state tuition: $14,642 Minority enrollment: 77%
Bakersfield College ![Bakersfield College Photo]( "Bakersfield College Photo")
Public
1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 395-4011
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 395-4011
5.9 miles
Enrollment: 30,746 students Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,324 Out-state tuition: $7,008 Minority enrollment: 80%
Taft College
Public
29 Cougar Court
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-7700
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-7700
35.3 miles
Enrollment: 4,464 students In-state tuition: $1,380 Out-state tuition: $7,170 Minority enrollment: 84%
3041 West Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
43.7 miles
Enrollment: 13,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $1,104 Out-state tuition: $5,664 Minority enrollment: 87%
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