Cal State Bakersfield
California State University-Bakersfield · Bakersfield, California · Public
Cal State Bakersfield admitted 84% of 14,532 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 875–1135 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 49% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Cal State Bakersfield
Enter a score to see whether Cal State Bakersfield is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (84%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Early decision and early action
Cal State Bakersfield doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Cal State Bakersfield rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.44 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,976 in-state and $38,856 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $6,567 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Cal State Bakersfield’s acceptance rate?
Cal State Bakersfield admitted 84% of applicants: 12,230 of 14,532 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
What SAT score do you need for Cal State Bakersfield?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 875 to 1135, with a median around 1000. A score at or above 1000 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
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