Bakersfield College Demographics & Diversity Overview

84%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bakersfield College has a diverse student body with 84% 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
15.7%(6,202)
Hispanic
70.4%(27,792)
African American
5.0%(1,977)
Asian
4.5%(1,795)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(133)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(42)
Two or More Races
3.1%(1,234)
Unknown
0.8%(302)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color84%
Total Enrollment39,530
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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.9%(17,754)
Women
55.1%(21,776)

Gender Statistics

Men17,754

45% of total enrollment

Women21,776

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bakersfield College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
29.0%(8,825)
18-19
24.0%(7,301)
20-21
11.0%(3,338)
22-24
8.2%(2,486)
25+
27.8%(8,451)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

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 506% in-state residents, -406% 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

506% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

84%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age