California State University-Bakersfield Acceptance Rate
Bakersfield, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,950
- Admitted
- 12,303
- Yield
- 9.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate has risen from 70.6% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,662 to 13,950 (+82%) over that period.
Its 88.2% rate makes California State University-Bakersfield more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
California State University-Bakersfield has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,662 | 5,409 | 70.6% | 1,425 |
| 2015–16 | 8,432 | 5,797 | 68.8% | 1,464 |
| 2016–17 | 8,487 | 5,756 | 67.8% | 1,362 |
| 2017–18 | 8,882 | 5,429 | 61.1% | 1,436 |
| 2018–19 | 11,455 | 2,637 | 23% | 1,494 |
| 2019–20 | 12,935 | 10,440 | 80.7% | 1,561 |
| 2020–21 | 12,235 | 9,590 | 78.4% | 1,416 |
| 2021–22 | 12,334 | 10,510 | 85.2% | 1,165 |
| 2022–23 | 13,834 | 11,973 | 86.5% | 1,107 |
| 2023–24 | 13,950 | 12,303 | 88.2% | 1,204 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,007 | 7,127 | 89% |
| Men | 5,943 | 5,176 | 87.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate?
California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate is 88.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,303 admitted of 13,950 applicants).
Is California State University-Bakersfield test optional?
California State University-Bakersfield is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Bakersfield?
California State University-Bakersfield received 13,950 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,303.
Is California State University-Bakersfield getting harder to get into?
California State University-Bakersfield has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.6% in 2014–15 to 88.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.csub.edu/.