Bakersfield College Demographics & Diversity Overview

85%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bakersfield College has a diverse student body with 85% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
14.8%(3,973)
Hispanic
71.7%(19,241)
African American
5.0%(1,341)
Asian
4.5%(1,201)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(75)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(28)
Two or More Races
3.1%(827)
Unknown
0.6%(153)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color85%
Total Enrollment26,873
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Bakersfield College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bakersfield College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(11,728)
Women
56.4%(15,145)

Gender Statistics

Men11,728

44% of total enrollment

Women15,145

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bakersfield College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 26% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
28.2%(7,575)
18-19
24.5%(6,570)
20-21
11.8%(3,159)
22-24
9.5%(2,545)
25+
26.1%(7,021)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

26%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bakersfield College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 187% in-state residents, -87% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(3,001)

Regional Representation

In-State3,001

187% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

85%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

26%

Non-Traditional Age