CSUB and Its Commitments
California State University, Bakersfield opened in September 1970 as the 19th campus of the California State University system. CSU Bakersfield is a comprehensive public university committed to offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs that advance the intellectual and personal development of its students. An emphasis on student learning is enhanced by a commitment to scholarship, diversity, service, global awareness and life-long learning. The University collaborates with partners in the community to increase the region's overall educational attainment, enhance its quality of life, and support its economic development.
Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is a continuously growing comprehensive regional university that is committed to transforming the lives of its students and community through its established excellence in academia, diversity, service, and community engagement since its founding in 1965. The faculty, across the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) fully accredited University, is world-class, with nearly 75% holding terminal degrees in their respective fields. An NCAA Division I school, CSUB has competed successfully in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) since 2012. NCAA Division I competition is but one important aspect of a growing and vibrant student-life experience.
Schools, Degrees and Programs
The University serves almost 11,000 students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or CSUB Antelope Valley and counts over 50,000 alumni from its four schools: Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Administration, Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering, and Social Sciences and Education. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and credential programs, and a doctoral program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D). CSUB's Extended University serves the community by offering additional professional development, certificate, and degree programs. With over 70 percent of its alumni remaining and working within the Central Valley, CSU Bakersfield supports ongoing social, cultural and economic development in the region.
California State University, Bakersfield is committed to academic excellence and community partnerships. Students considering where to go to college will find that CSUB offers a number of advantages over other universities. We are proud to offer:
Extraordinary Level of Student-Faculty Interaction
At CSU Bakersfield, you won't be just another face in the crowd. You will work closely with highly qualified and experienced professors in modern classroom and laboratory settings. CSUB's faculty members are respected academic experts, published researchers, and engaged community leaders — as well as dedicated educators who genuinely care about their students' success.
Career Opportunities
CSUB prepares students to succeed in challenging and rewarding careers in a wide range of fields. Many departments offer internships that give students practical, real-world experience. Graduates have a high rate of employment, with many going straight into prestigious professions where they utilize their CSUB education every day.
Time for Fun, Too!
Students at CSU Bakersfield take school seriously, but there's also plenty of time to enjoy student life on and around campus. CSUB features a state-of-the-art student recreation center, over 85 student organizations and clubs, and 11 fraternities and sororities. Students also enjoy Roadrunner NCAA Division I sporting events, on-campus performances, and plenty of dining and entertainment options in the city of Bakersfield.
Accreditation
The university is committed to the goals of a liberal education--to promote the individual intellectual and personal growth of its students and to contribute to the community by developing in its students a sense of civic purpose and service.
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC, formerly known as WASC).
Check out the CSUB Fact Book 2020 to find out more!
CSUB at a Glance
Enrollment
In Fall 2019, CSUB served a total of 11,206 full- and part-time students. 87% of CSUB students are undergraduate, and 13% are graduate/post-baccalaureate students.
Faculty and Staff
In Fall 2018, CSUB had a total faculty and staff of 1,210.
Academic Schools
- Arts and Humanities (AH)
- Business and Public Administration (BPA)
- Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME)
- Social Sciences and Education (SSE)
Degree Programs
CSUB currently offers more than 50 different Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and a Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership.
School Colors
Blue and Gold
Motto
Be Brilliant. Belong. Be CSUB.
Mascot
The Roadrunner
Athletics
CSUB competes in both the Western Athletic Conference and NCAA Division I athletics and fields teams in the following sports:
Men: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Wrestling
Women: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Sand Volleyball.
Campus Size
The main campus in Bakersfield is located on a 375-acre site on Stockdale Highway.
Demographics
Fall 2019 data for CSUB undergraduates provided by Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment.
California State University, Bakersfield Fast Facts - Fall 2019