Admissions
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Key Admission Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
13,834
Students Applied
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
888
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
Spring Regular Decision | August 31 |
Test Optional
Yes
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
No
Admitted Student Stats
25%
Submitting ACT
65%
Submitting SAT
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.50
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
What Students Are Saying
Speak to advisors early, and get applications in on time. Visit the campus.
Carolina
Because college teachers do not collect homework each student needs to find there own motivation for getting their homework done on time.
Leticia from Bakersfield , CA
a tip for prospective students would be to come to this college ready to learn. if you have a positive mind set, you will understand the subject in which you are taking. another tip would to be make the writing lab resource your friend because it helps out a lot.
Julian from Adelanto, CA
For anyone wanting to attend, its a very nice well rounded small school for those who want to make a small transition.
Ashlianna from Lancaster, CA
tips i would recommend to other students will be to apply to as many scholarships as they can because tuition has increased.
Alejandra from Bakersfield, CA
Do not look over this school beacause it's Bakersfield! The school is enriched with college life and gives as much opertunities as any other CSU!
Aaron from Bakersfield, CA
Students, universities are harder than high schools, but if you want, you can do it; just never give up. Pay attention to the instructions of the professors, do your homework, ask questions, make friends, and you will be okay.
GV from Bakersfield, CA
Come to learn and do not come only to party and have fun. College is serious so you must take it serious.
Julian from Adelanto, CA
You need to go to class every day. Take notes and study hard. Don't forget to join clubs to make your college experience the best.
Ernan from Tulare, CA