`Runners are on the rise. California State University, Bakersfield is recognized as a university on an upward trajectory, offering access and excellence to students who are creating a vibrant future for our community. That's why CSUB is embarking on its first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign to move the university forward like it has never been done before. With partners like you, we are building a bright future for our students and our community.
Resources
- Read the case for support
- Learn about our students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Explore a specific department or program
- Make a pledge to the CSUB Foundation
Campaign Progress
Goal: $55,000,000
$40.1 Million Raised
toward $55 million goal
4,035 Donors
have donated to CSUB during the campaign
18,447 Gifts
have been made to the campaign
Campaign Priorities
Rising Up in Numbers
Bakersfield may be known for its small-town feeling, but the numbers defy the odds. Because of your support, CSUB has a 50-year history of excellence and continues to rise in the ranks.
Social mobility
In 2022, CSUB was ranked No. 10 out of more than 1,400 schools in CollegeNET's Social Mobility Index.Best Bang for the Buck: West
In 2022, CSUB was ranked No. 13 Best Bang for the Buck: West by Washington Monthly.Top Public School
In 2022, CSUB was named a Top Public School by the U.S. News and World Report.Close to Home
CSUB is the only public university within 90 miles of Bakersfield.Giving Back
At least 60% of alumni stay in the region after graduation.Economic Mobility
In 2022, think tank Third Way ranked CSUB No. 5 for economic mobility.