California State University, Bakersfield
Founded 1965
President Vernon Harper (President)
Fees USD 6,858
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is a public university founded in 1965, located in Bakersfield in Kern County. CSUB enrolls approximately 11,000 students and serves a critical role in providing access to higher education in one of California’s most underserved regions. The university is known for its business, nursing, and education programs, and is home to California’s only petroleum engineering program at a CSU campus.
Schools and Divisions
- School of Business and Public Administration — AACSB-accredited
- School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering — Including petroleum engineering
- School of Nursing — CCNE-accredited
- School of Education — Teacher preparation
How to Apply
- Application: Cal State Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~82%
- In-State Tuition: ~$6,858
Key Deadlines
- Application Window: October 1–November 30