by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bakersfield College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bakersfield College amounted to $1,430 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,300. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $50 in-state and $50 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $11,250 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
| Total | $1,430 | $11,300 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Bakersfield College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Bakersfield College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bakersfield College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Bakersfield College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Bakersfield College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,380 | $9,330 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,380 | $9,510 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $10,260 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $11,250 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Bakersfield College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 9.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,390 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,430. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 6.46%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $12,029.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,430 | $12,029 |
| In 2 Years | $1,430 | $12,805 |
| In 3 Years | $1,430 | $13,631 |
| In 4 Years | $1,430 | $14,510 |
| In 5 Years | $1,430 | $15,446 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $52,975, versus roughly $5,720 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Bakersfield College, check out the Bakersfield College Financial Aid page.
