California State University-Bakersfield Admissions Information

87%
Acceptance Rate
$70
Application Fee
13,834
Total Applicants
9%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at California State University-Bakersfield has a 87% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. California State University-Bakersfield has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

87%

Less Selective

Application Volume

13,834

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

9%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at California State University-Bakersfield has a 87% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at California State University-Bakersfield evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$70

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Letters of Recommendation
Not Considered
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High School Class Rank
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

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Admission Statistics

13,834 students applied to CSUB. Of those, 87% were accepted (11,973 students). Of these 11,973 accepted students, 1,107 chose to enroll.

13,834

Total Applicants

11,973

Students Admitted

1,107

Students Enrolled

87%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
13,834
Admitted
11,973
Enrolled
1,107