4 colleges · California
Colleges in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, California has 4 colleges in our data: 2 four-year and 2 two-year. The largest is Bakersfield College with 17,280 undergraduates.
Colleges 4Undergrads 26,697Most selective California State University-Bakersfield (94%)Lowest net price $4,001
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California Aeronautical UniversityPrivate for-profit 4-year · 347 undergrads
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- Open admission
- Net price
- $46,310
- Grad rate
- 41%
California State University-BakersfieldPublic 4-year · 8,577 undergrads
- Admit
- 94%
- Net price
- $4,001
- Grad rate
- 48%
Bakersfield CollegePublic 2-year · 17,280 undergrads
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- Open admission
- Net price
- $4,330
- Complete
- 20%
Glendale Career College-North-West College-BakersfieldPrivate for-profit 2-year · 493 undergrads
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- Open admission
- Net price
- $52,725
- Complete
- 44%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA | Private for-profit 4-year | 347 | Open | $46,310 | 41% | $46,345 |
| California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | Public 4-year | 8,577 | 94% | $4,001 | 48% | $62,381 |
| Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA | Public 2-year | 17,280 | Open | $4,330 | 20% | $41,011 |
| Glendale Career College-North-West College-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | Private for-profit 2-year | 493 | Open | $52,725 | 44% | $46,721 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Bakersfield?
4 colleges in Bakersfield, California mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 2 four-year and 2 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Bakersfield?
California State University-Bakersfield, with an average net price of $4,001 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.