Race & Ethnicity
California State University-Bakersfield has a diverse student body with 86% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
California State University-Bakersfield offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
California State University-Bakersfield has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
30% of total enrollment
56% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
California State University-Bakersfield serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 41% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
41%
Traditional Age (18-21)
20%
Non-Traditional (25+)
14%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
California State University-Bakersfield attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
100% of student body
2% of student body
States Represented
16 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
86%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
65%
Female Students
Global Reach
2%
International
Age Diversity
20%
Non-Traditional Age