Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $7,696
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,576
- Average Net Price
- $5,825
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 61.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,430
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $16,316
- Books & Supplies
- $1,068
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $23,194
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,600
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $176/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 25.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 61.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,070 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $3,977 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $6,183 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,935 |
| $110,001+ | $16,810 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $23,194 sticker price at Cal State Bakersfield. Low-income students with family earnings under $30,000 pay just $3,070 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay around $6,183 per year. Even higher-income families rarely pay full price, with those earning over $110,000 paying $16,810 annually.
Over four years, costs range from roughly $12,280 for the lowest-income students to $67,240 for wealthy families. Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The typical graduate owes $16,600, translating to monthly payments of $176. With median earnings of $59,009 ten years after graduation, most can handle these payments comfortably. The employment rate of 93.6% means nearly all graduates find work.
First-generation college students and those from the Central Valley's Hispanic communities get the best financial deal here, with 61.20% receiving Pell Grants.
Over four years, costs range from roughly $12,280 for the lowest-income students to $67,240 for wealthy families. Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The typical graduate owes $16,600, translating to monthly payments of $176. With median earnings of $59,009 ten years after graduation, most can handle these payments comfortably. The employment rate of 93.6% means nearly all graduates find work.
First-generation college students and those from the Central Valley's Hispanic communities get the best financial deal here, with 61.20% receiving Pell Grants.
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