California State University-Bakersfield Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
7,400

Full + Part time Students
1:28

Faculty to Student Ratio
12%

Transfer Student Ratio
$15.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

California State University Bakersfield opened in September 1970 as the 19th member of the 23-campus California State University system. Its vision is to become the leading campus in the CSU system in terms of faculty and academic excellence and diversity, quality of the student experience and community engagement. The university is a comprehensive regional university and is committed to excellence in its four schools: Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Education. The university is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with six programs also accredited by national accrediting organizations.

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Overview

Total Faculty	244
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,377
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,023
Application Acceptance Rate	67%
Transfer Students	868
Programs	46 Programs
Courses	3,225 Courses
Equivalencies	1,857 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,709
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,367
Books and Supplies	$1,752
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	45%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,450
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	69%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$9,282

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

4 Basic Types of Financial Aid Programs available to students: Grants, Loans, Scholarships, and Work study.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Generally, applicants will qualify for admission as a lower-division transfer student if they have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C or better) in all transferable units attempted. Non-residents must have a 2.4.
Official Transcripts:

The submission of official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions is required.
SAT Scores:

Test scores from the SAT I or ACT may be necessary and should be directed to Cal State Bakersfield. Depending on your eligibility index from high school, test scores may be required. Use school code 4110 for the SAT test and 0201 for the ACT test.
Application Fee:

The application fee requires a non-refundable $55.00 filing fee whether sent via CSUMentor or on paper. Fee waivers are available if you qualify.
Other Requirements:

Other documents may include a Residency Questionnaire, immigration documents, or proof of California residency. Visit the Residency page under Admissions to obtain more information about California Residency.
Apply Here:

www.csumentor.edu.

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is D.
Credits (Min/Max):

The max accepted from a 2-year is 90 quarter units, and 135 from a 4-year. You must earn 45 credits at Cal State Bakersfield to receive a bachelor's degree.