Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Located in Bakersfield, California, Bakersfield College is a public institution that offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs.
The institution is part of California Community College System that operates 10 campuses in Sacramento, Bakersfield, Barstow, Oroville, Aptos, Norwalk, Ridgecrest, Hayward, Rancho Cucamonga, Kentfield.
Bakersfield College has an open admission/open enrollment policy. The only requirement for entrance is a high school diploma or equivalent (such as GED certificate).
Bakersfield College in-state tuition for academic year 2016-2017 was $1,288 and fees $38. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,196 and $626 respectively.
Overview
| Campus LocaleCity: Large |
| Student to Faculty Ratio32:1 |
| Open AdmissionYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4 year |
| OwnershipPublic |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs Offered
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LPN
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ADN
The Bakersfield College Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The program is intended to prepare entry-level registered nurses. Students are trained to be providers and managers of health care.
Admission Procedures:
- Submit all application forms and transcripts within the designated filing periods
- Applicants are required to submit to pass a designated drug and alcohol screening
- Applicants are required to submit to a criminal background check (Students who cannot obtain a background clearance from the clinical agencies cannot be placed for clinical practice)
- Health screening and clearance (Appropriate immunizations and/or vaccinations and fit testing are also required and are performed at the student’s expense) An applicant needs to demonstrably meet the technical standards necessary to meet the objectives of the program.
- All pre-requisite courses need to be completed with a 'C' grade or higher
- Applicants for must submit a valid Social Security number at the time of application.
Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to sit for the RN Licensure. Record of any misdemeanor and/or felony is subject to review by the Board of Registered Nursing before a RN license may be granted.
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LPN to ADN
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Bakersfield College as reported by California state board of nursing.
NCLEX-PN Passrate History
NCLEX-PN passrate history of Bakersfield College as reported by California state board of nursing.
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate | 186 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate's degree | 111 |
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Bakersfield College
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Bakersfield Adult School
3.37 miles away |
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Southern California Medical College
5.58 miles away |
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California State University-Bakersfield
8.5 miles away |
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Tulare Adult School
59.5 miles away |
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Visalia Adult School
66.21 miles away |
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Antelope Valley College
67.48 miles away |
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Joseph's School of Nursing
67.95 miles away |
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High Desert Medical College
68.08 miles away |
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Career Care Institute - Lancaster
68.5 miles away |
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Hanford Adult School
74.5 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admissions
100%
Acceptance RateCost (Net Price)
$4,409
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$2,907 |
| 30k to 48k$3,625 |
| 48k to 75k$6,173 |
| 75k to 110k$7,463 |
| Over 110k-- |
Financial Aid & Loan
Students receiving any grant or scholarship aid
60%
Recipients
$3,182
Average Amount
Students Who receive Pell Grants
37%
Recipients
$3,382
Average Amount
Federal Student Loans
2%
Recipients
$5,565
Average Amount
Student Population
22,710
Undergrads
0
Graduates
12,586
Women
10,124
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
68% |
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White |
20% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School NursesCalifornia State PTA offers scholarships annually ($500) to encourage PTA members to continue their education and pursue studies in higher education in California.Scholarships are granted to [...] |
FNSNA Promise of Nursing ScholarshipsThese scholarships are available to full-time student in selected regions of the U.S. Eligibility is determined by applicant's school/college of nursing's zip code. Applicants for [...] |
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing ScholarshipsLVN graduates may apply concurrently to the Foundation's Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship, and if rejected, may then apply for this scholarship. Scholarships are available to students who [...] |
Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship ProgramApplicant to this scholarship must be currently accepted or enrolled in an Associate Degree nursing program and must have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in [...] |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship ProgramStudents who are currently enrolled or accepted into a Bachelor of Science Nursing Program may apply and receive up to $13,000 for one academic year. In return for receiving the scholarship, [...] |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing
