by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for California State University-Bakersfield, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-Bakersfield stood at $8,090 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $20,690. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $2,006 in-state and $2,006 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,006 | $2,006 |
| Total | $8,090 | $20,690 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will California State University-Bakersfield cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how California State University-Bakersfield prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, California State University-Bakersfield lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the California State University-Bakersfield Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at California State University-Bakersfield has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
This chart shows the way tuition at CSUB has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $21,936 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.22%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,269. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.10%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $21,123.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,269 | $21,123 |
| In 2 Years | $8,452 | $21,565 |
| In 3 Years | $8,639 | $22,017 |
| In 4 Years | $8,830 | $22,478 |
| In 5 Years | $9,025 | $22,949 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $87,183, or close to $34,190 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at California State University-Bakersfield, visit the California State University-Bakersfield Financial Aid page.
