California State University-Bakersfield Demographics & Diversity Overview

86%
Minority Students
66%
Female Students
2%
International
12
States Represented

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

White
13.0%(1,050)
Hispanic
69.1%(5,573)
African American
4.1%(330)
Asian
7.2%(579)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(16)
Two or More Races
2.2%(174)
Unknown
4.0%(323)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color86%
Total Enrollment9,613
International Students2%

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 66% female students and 34% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.9%(2,773)
Women
66.1%(5,415)

Gender Statistics

Men2,773

29% of total enrollment

Women5,415

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Bakersfield serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(135)
18-19
23.1%(1,891)
20-21
28.8%(2,356)
22-24
22.7%(1,861)
25+
23.8%(1,945)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
2.2%(31)
22-24
24.6%(350)
25+
73.2%(1,043)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

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 99% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.6%(1,065)
International
2.4%(26)

Regional Representation

In-State1,065

99% of student body

International26

2% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

86%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

66%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age