California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) was founded in 1965 as a satellite campus of California State University, Fresno, with the goal of providing higher education opportunities to residents of Kern County. Initially, the university only offered two-year associate degrees and did not have any dormitories or other student housing. The first graduating class in 1969 consisted of only seven students.

During the 1970s and 1980s, CSUB grew rapidly as more students enrolled and more programs were added. In 1977, the school became an independent campus of the California State University system and began offering four-year bachelor’s degrees. In 1984, CSUB opened its first on-campus residence hall to accommodate an increasingly larger student body.

In 1990, CSUB opened its new library building which included a collection of over 200,000 items. This was followed by the opening of a new student services building in 1997 which provided students with access to career counseling and other services. During this time period, CSUB also developed several graduate programs including a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Master’s degree in Education (MEd).

In 2008, CSUB celebrated its 40th anniversary with a major expansion project that included construction of new academic buildings and residence halls. The school also created several new academic programs such as an Honors College for high achieving students and a Doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Today CSUB is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system and has grown to include over 8500 students from all fifty states and forty countries around the world.

California State University at Bakersfield, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of California State University at Bakersfield. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about California State University at Bakersfield, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

The admissions statistics of California State University at Bakersfield for the academic year 2019-2020 shows that a total of 3,941 students were admitted. Out of this figure, 2,320 were admitted through regular decision and 1,621 were accepted through early decision. The acceptance rate for the university was 35%. The average GPA for accepted students was 3.3 and the average SAT scores were 730-1230. Furthermore, the average ACT scores among those admitted was 22-27. The student to faculty ratio at California State University at Bakersfield is 24:1, which indicates a high level of engagement between faculty and students in the learning process. In addition to these impressive numbers, it’s worth noting that CSUB has been ranked among the top five universities in California for its diversity initiatives and has also received recognition as one of the “Best Colleges for Your Money” by Money Magazine in 2019. As such, it’s clear that CSUB offers a unique educational experience that is both academically rigorous and supportive of its diverse student body.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	66%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	66%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	5,300
Female applicants	3,224
Male applicants	2,076
Applicants accepted	3,513
Female applicants accepted	2,222
Male applicants accepted	1,291
Freshman enrollment	1,030
Female freshman enrollment	623
Male freshman enrollment	407
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	97%
Average high school GPA	3.0
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	77%
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	290-470
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	285-470
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	N/A
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A