Bakersfield College
Founded 1913
President Sonya Christian (President)
Fees USD 1,288
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Bakersfield College (BC) is a public community college founded in 1913 in Bakersfield, California, one of the oldest community colleges in the state. BC has received multiple national awards for student success and innovation and enrolls approximately 18,000 students. The college is particularly known for its nursing, welding, and fire technology programs.
Programs
- Nursing — ADN for Kern County’s healthcare needs
- Welding — Industry-standard welding programs for oil and gas sectors
- Fire Technology — Fire academy for Kern County Fire Department
- Transfer Programs — AA/AS for UC and CSU
How to Apply
- Application: CCCApply | Open Admissions | In-State Tuition: ~$1,288/year