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California State University Bakersfield is a public university located in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 and its main campus was opened in 1970. Tiday, it is spread across an area of 375 acres. It is a part of the California State University system. The university offers more than 30 bachelors and 20 masters degree programs in diverse areas of study. CSUB also operates a satellite campus, known as the Antelope Valley Center, in Lancaster, California. It is organized into the following academic schools:
- School of Business & Public Administration
- School of Education
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
CSUB is home to more than 90 official student clubs and organizations along with an active Greek life. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Kevin McCarthy, U.S. Politician; Big Poppa E, professional slam poet; and Tito Ortiz, UFC Fighter.
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Campus Location9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
USA
Main Tel: (661) 654-2782
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
California State University-Bakersfield HighlightsWhere California State University-Bakersfield stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,291 | 29 | | Master | 333 | 14 |
Cal State Bakersfield StudentsThe student enrollment at Cal State Bakersfield was 7,700 in 2007 (6,607 full-time equivalent). About 36% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 64% of the class. Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students and graduate students are 24%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,714 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,884 | | Room | $ 2,767 | | Board | $ 2,742 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,386 | | Other | $ 3,483 |
Financial Aid: Cal State Bakersfield participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 145 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 68 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 84 |
Housing and MealsCal State Bakersfield provides on-campus housing for 356 of its 6,607 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Cal State Bakersfield AthleticsCal State Bakersfield is in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for major sports. Cal State Bakersfield offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 69 male students received the aid (men were 34% of those receiving aid) and 134 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 66% of students receiving such aid) .
Cal State Bakersfield Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 50% | | Women | 58% | | All | 55% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-510 | | Math | 410-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (13 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (265 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) - Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (218 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (75 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (560 awarded) - Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (17 awarded) MEDIA (61 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (5 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (74 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (24 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (10 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (56 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (103 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (112 awarded) - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
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