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BackCalifornia State University Bakersfield (CA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
California State University Bakersfield offers 5% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $2,415. California State University Bakersfield is a public college located in Bakersfield, California. Its student population is 10,816. It is a four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 23%. California State University Bakersfield 4 year graduation rate is 14% .
Merit Aid Stats For California State University Bakersfield
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$2,415
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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% of freshman
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$5,111
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 23%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.3
- Avg. ACT 18
- Avg. SAT 980
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Upcoming Deadlines For California State University Bakersfield
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
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Dec 1
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- Application fee $55
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Bakersfield | $37,727 | 5% | $2,415 | 23% | |
| Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology | $22,578 | 5% | $2,526 | n/a%* | |
| University Of North Carolina Wilmington | $37,951 | 7% | $2,495 | 61% | |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | $53,476 | 1% | $2,345 | 39% | |
| Governors State University | $40,887 | 9% | $2,250 | 38% |
Colleges in Far West Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Bakersfield | $37,727 | 5% | $2,415 | 23% | |
| West Los Angeles College | $8,946 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Tacoma Community College | $10,777 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Fresno Pacific University | $44,177 | n/a * | n/a * | 85% | |
| The Evergreen State College | $42,110 | 5% | $1,813 | 95% | |
| Columbia Basin College | $9,558 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| California College San Diego | $7,800 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Samuel Merritt University | $1,370 | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Portland State University | $43,347 | 1% | $4,300 | 90% | |
| California State University Los Angeles | $36,456 | 3% | $5,280 | 42% | |
| California State University Long Beach | $36,944 | n/a * | na | 31% | |
| University Of California Irvine | $49,778 | 3% | $7,771 | 29% | |
| University Of Hawaii West Oahu | $21,584 | n/a * | n/a * | 75% | |
| California State University San Marcos | $34,624 | n/a * | $4,331 | 58% | |
| Pomona College | $75,080 | 0% | $0 | 8% | |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $50,274 | n/a * | n/a * | 75% | |
| Pierce College Fort Steilacoom | n/a * | n/a * | n/a * | 0% | |
| Cornish College Of The Arts | $50,624 | n/a * | n/a * | 77% | |
| California State University East Bay | $36,768 | n/a * | n/a * | 72% | |
| Menlo College | $62,182 | n/a * | n/a * | 45% | |
| Brigham Young University Hawaii | $18,700 | n/a * | n/a * | 45% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Bakersfield | 23 | $90,900 |
| Skidmore College | 27 | $99,700 |
| University Of Miami | 32 | $99,600 |
| Scripps College | 24 | $98,600 |
| Smith College | 31 | $98,200 |
| Colorado College | 15 | $97,900 |
| Jefferson College Of Health Sciences | 30 | $97,600 |
| Grinnell College | 24 | $96,500 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Bakersfield | 23 | $37,727 |
| Texas A&m University San Antonio | 30 | $34,648 |
| New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology | 23 | $36,078 |
| California State University Long Beach | 31 | $36,944 |
| Davidson College | 19 | $37,886 |
| Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies | 21 | $39,750 |
| California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo | 30 | $40,220 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Bakersfield | 23 | 14% |
| California State University Long Beach | 31 | 16% |
| Purdue University Northwest | 31 | 12% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Bakersfield | 5% | $2,415 |
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