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Acceptance Rate History
California State University-Bakersfield
CA · Current rate: 88%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88.19% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 86.55% | 13,834 | 11,973 |
| 2021 | 85.21% | 12,334 | 10,510 |
| 2020 | 78.38% | 12,235 | 9,590 |
| 2019 | 80.71% | 12,935 | 10,440 |
| 2018 | 60.51% | 11,455 | 6,931 |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 8,882 | 5,429 |
| 2016 | 67.82% | 8,487 | 5,756 |
| 2015 | 68.75% | 8,432 | 5,797 |
| 2014 | 70.6% | 7,662 | 5,409 |
| 2013 | 66.26% | 6,630 | 4,393 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate has increased from 66.3% in 2013 to 88.2% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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