Bakersfield, CA · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $7,637 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,517 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,230 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,294 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $18,410 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $7,191 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $11,219 less than the sticker price — about 61% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Baseball (40), Soccer (28), Wrestling (27), Swimming & Diving (25), Track & Field (20), Basketball (15) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (78), Soccer (39), Softball (28), Beach Volleyball (20), Swimming & Diving (20), Volleyball (17), Basketball (14), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | Big West |
| Head softball coach | Letty Olivarez |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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