- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $5,892 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Bakersfield College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Bakersfield College reviews each application.
Bakersfield College acceptance rate
Bakersfield College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Bakersfield College is a public 4-year college in Bakersfield, California, with 30,746 undergraduates.
AP credit
Bakersfield College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $5,892 a year at Bakersfield College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Bakersfield College with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Bakersfield College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What percent of applicants does Bakersfield College accept?
Bakersfield College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Bakersfield College accept AP credit?
Yes. Bakersfield College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Bakersfield College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $5,892 a year at Bakersfield College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Bakersfield College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bakersfield CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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