Bakersfield College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Bakersfield, CA · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,430
Out-of-State Tuition$11,300
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Bakersfield College vs. State and National Averages

Bakersfield CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,430$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-91%-92%

Other colleges in Bakersfield

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
California Aeronautical UniversityPrivate for-profit347$37,667
California State University-BakersfieldPublic8,577$8,090
Lyle's College of BeautyPrivate for-profit70$14,075
San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldPrivate for-profit798$42,582
Milan Institute-BakersfieldPrivate for-profit582$14,309

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Bakersfield College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$37,291
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)21%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$8,312
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants30%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over28%
First-generation students63%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Bakersfield College?

In-state tuition at Bakersfield College is $1,430 and out-of-state tuition is $11,300, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Bakersfield College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Bakersfield College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Bakersfield College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Bakersfield College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Bakersfield College?

Bakersfield College enrolls about 17,280 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 31:1.

Is Bakersfield College expensive?

In-state tuition at Bakersfield College is $1,430, which is 91% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Bakersfield College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Bakersfield College are $37,291 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Bakersfield College take on?

The median debt among Bakersfield College graduates who borrowed is $8,312, according to College Scorecard.