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Campus & Student Life at Bakersfield College

Home to about 24,903 undergraduates in 2020, Bakersfield College is a very large, public college located in Bakersfield, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Bakersfield College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Bakersfield College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Bakersfield College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Bakersfield College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bakersfield College Disability Services.

Bakersfield College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Bakersfield College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Bakersfield College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Bakersfield College for Veterans Guide.

Bakersfield College offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Bakersfield College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Bakersfield College

Bakersfield College does not offer on-campus housing.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Bakersfield College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Bakersfield College

Bakersfield College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 24,903 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,388 (29.7%). Part-time attendance was 17,515 (70.3%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
7,38817,51524,903

Bakersfield College is Ranked #2,442 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bakersfield College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Bakersfield College #2442 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Bakersfield College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bakersfield College by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bakersfield College Diversity Guide.

Bakersfield College Athletics

Bakersfield College has a total of 399 student athletes, 249 men and 150 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$936,766
Total Expenses (all teams)$936,766
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bakersfield College Athletics

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