About President Mitchell
Dr. Horace Mitchell became the fourth President of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) in July 2004. Under Dr. Mitchell's leadership, the University has achieved national recognition with a vision to extend the excellence and diversity of the faculty and academic programs, enhance the quality of the student experience and strengthen community engagement.
CSUB Accolades
"#10 of the Top 100 Master's Universities" - 2017
"#4 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges" - 2017
"#1 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges"
"#12 of the Top 100 Master's Universities" - 2016
"A Top University for Student Inclusion" - 2017
"#4 in STEM Grant Funding" - 2016
2015
"#5 Nursing School in California" - 2015
"95th Percentile for Expected Student Earnings" - 2015
"#10 Best Economic Value of Degree" 99th Percentile - 2015
"#6 for Schools Yielding the Highest Salaries" - 2015
2015
"#39 Top Colleges and Universities" - 2014
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