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General Information About Bakersfield College With its heritage as a foundation and an eye toward the future, Bakersfield College provides the high quality education necessary for our socially and ethnically diverse students--whether they be vocational, transfer-oriented, developmental, or some combination of these--to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We will accomplish our mission by: * Establishing strong connections with our student and business communities * Understanding the needs of our diverse student population * Responding to student and community needs with efficiency and flexibility * Honoring our long heritage of community involvement * Remaining vigilant in scanning our present and future environment within which we operate * Promoting tolerance and patience with all of our stakeholders
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Distance learning opportunities
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $662 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,638 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $12,754,887 Other Federal Grants $267,917 Scholarships & Fellowships $19,052,479 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $3,542,735 Average Grant Dollars Issued $3,014,838 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $9,526,240 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 29,148 Native American 427 Asian 1,758 African American 2,215 Hispanic 12,586 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 6,147 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0
