Kaplan College-Bakersfield
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(661)836-6300
School Highlights
- Kaplan College-Bakersfield serves 393 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is same as the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Kaplan College-Bakersfield is one of 6 community colleges within Kern County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Bakersfield is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (1.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Kaplan College-Bakersfield places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Kaplan College-Bakersfield | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 9 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 4 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 393 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 44:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 393 students | 1,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | - | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 77% | 37% |
| % Black | 3% | 7% |
| % White | 13% | 32% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 62% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,400 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 89% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,449 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Bakersfield is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (1.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldPrivate, for profit632 students | 1.70 Mi201 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)834-0126 1.70632 - Santa Barbara Business College-BakersfieldPrivate, for profit562 students | 2.00 Mi5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)835-1100 2.00562 - Palo Verde CollegePublic3,446 students | 4.90 MiOne College Drive
Blythe, CA 92225
(760)921-5500 4.903,446 - 19,428 students | 6.20 Mi1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661)395-4011 6.2019,428
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