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Bakersfield, California
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Can You Afford California State University - Bakersfield?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at California State University - Bakersfield's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $11,794 & $36,911

Worried about paying the full cost of $36,911 to attend California State University - Bakersfield? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the university offers a discount of 61.6% off tuition and fees. Also, 88.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,599. Students from low-income families receive an average of $13,237 in aid during their first year.

  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,419
+ Room and board$12,900
+ Other expenses$4,712
Total cost$25,031
Affordability Score (52 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$25,031
- Grants and scholarships$10,599
Net price$14,432
Affordability Score (69 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$25,031
- Grants and scholarships$13,237
Net price$11,794
Affordability Score (72 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$19,299
+ Room and board$12,900
+ Other expenses$4,712
Total cost$36,911
Affordability Score (36 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$36,911
- Grants and scholarships$10,599
Net price$26,312
Affordability Score (33 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$36,911
- Grants and scholarships$13,237
Net price$23,674
Affordability Score (30 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at California State University - Bakersfield.

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Projected Costs Between $50,627 and $226,393 For a Four Year Degree. Between $24,805 and $109,830 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend California State University - Bakersfield in 2019 - 2020 was $25,031. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.5% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $25,798 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $26,992, for a bachelor degree candidate ($26,190 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $105,568 over the course of four years ($51,988 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $163,939 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.0%. The expected two-year cost is $79,531.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at California State University - Bakersfield
  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.6%1.5%
Freshman year$12,278$14,594$25,798
Senior year$12,527$14,676$26,190
Total 2-year net price$24,805$29,270$51,988
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$9,450$11,151$19,805
Total monthly payment$285$337$598
Total amount paid$34,254$40,421$71,793
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.6%1.5%
Freshman year$12,278$14,594$25,798
Senior year$13,041$14,841$26,992
Total 4-year net price$50,627$58,869$105,568
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,287$22,427$40,217
Total monthly payment$583$677$1,215
Total amount paid$69,913$81,295$145,785

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.7%3.0%
Freshman year$25,625$27,736$39,174
Senior year$26,661$28,476$40,357
Total 2-year net price$52,286$56,212$79,531
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,919$21,415$30,298
Total monthly payment$602$647$915
Total amount paid$72,205$77,627$109,830
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.7%3.0%
Freshman year$25,625$27,736$39,174
Senior year$28,858$30,017$42,832
Total 4-year net price$108,883$115,466$163,939
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$41,480$43,988$62,455
Total monthly payment$1,253$1,329$1,887
Total amount paid$150,363$159,455$226,393

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending California State University - Bakersfield.

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