Acceptance Rate History
California State University-Bakersfield Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 93.9%
What is California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate in 2024?
California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate in 2024 is 93.9%, up from 88.2% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 88.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 86.6% | 13,834 | 11,973 |
| 2021 | 85.2% | 12,334 | 10,510 |
| 2020 | 78.4% | 12,235 | 9,590 |
| 2019 | 80.7% | 12,935 | 10,440 |
| 2018 | 60.5% | 11,455 | 6,931 |
| 2017 | 61.1% | 8,882 | 5,429 |
| 2016 | 67.8% | 8,487 | 5,756 |
| 2015 | 68.8% | 8,432 | 5,797 |
| 2014 | 70.6% | 7,662 | 5,409 |
| 2013 | 66.3% | 6,630 | 4,393 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
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Trend Analysis
California State University-Bakersfield's acceptance rate has increased from 66.3% in 2013 to 93.9% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
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