Colleges in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield is home to 2 colleges with about 31,416 students on campus. The largest is Bakersfield College, the most selective California State University-Bakersfield (admits 94%). 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSAll 2 colleges in Bakersfield
Also in Bakersfield: UEI College-Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, Milan Institute-Bakersfield, Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield, Lyle's College of Beauty (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Other colleges near Bakersfield
2 more colleges are within 30 miles of Bakersfield.
Straight-line distance from the center of Bakersfield. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.