College Scorecard data · Updated August 17, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Bakersfield (in-state) | $8,090 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -51% |
| National average | $18,082 | -55% |
In-state tuition at California State University-Bakersfield is $8,090 per year; out-of-state students pay $20,690.
California State University-Bakersfield in-state tuition is 51% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; California State University-Bakersfield is 55% below that.
$8,090 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.