California State University, Bakersfield: Rankings, Popular Courses, Fees

Opened in 1970, CSU Bakersfield is a public university located in Bakersfield. It ranked #30 as part of the 2025 version of US News. Also, the tuition fee for students from outside the US is USD 20,690.

The university offers more than 60 UG and PG courses. Its academic schools are Arts and Humanities; Business and Public Administration; Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering; Social Sciences and Education. In Fall 2022, the total student enrollment at CSUB was 9,000+. 86% of the university’s students were undergraduates and 14% were graduate / post-baccalaureate. The acceptance rate of this university is around 85%. In the context of rankings, CSUB ranks at No. 16 in the Top Public Schools category in 2023 as per a top-ranking publisher. Also, according to Washington Monthly, this university ranks at No. 10 for Best Bang for the Buck College West category. Additionally, Time Magazine ranks this university at #39 on its accessibility, affordability and completion list.

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History

Bakersfield opened in 1970 as the 19th campus of the CSU System. However, its traces of origin go back to 1965. In 1988, CSUB became California State University Bakersfield. Between 1994 and 1995, the Walter W. Stiern Library and the Student Union opened, offering students a state-of-the-art research and media center, as well as the social center for student life. Then, the 2000s saw the addition of the Business Development Center and Science III, which greatly enhanced the academic experience of students.

In 2009, the institute opened its Student Recreation Center. It's athletics program became a part of the NCAA Division I in 2010-11. The university celeberated 50 years in 2020.

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