California State University-Bakersfield
California State University-Bakersfield is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bakersfield.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,131 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,436 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,091 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.California State University-Bakersfield's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,742, and fees were $1,405. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,622 and $1,405 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students10,131 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
California State University - Bakersfield Nursing Department is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for the BSN program. The baccalaureate nursing program at CSUB is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Department of Nursing now offers a 3-year/9-quarter program. Students accepted to this program will have summers off. This program does replace the 21-month/7-quarter program that was previously offered by CSUB.
The curriculum also incorporates courses in nursing theory, research and teaching to add depth to the core courses. The course on advanced nursing roles is also designed to help with planning future career and to facilitate transition to the expanded professional opportunities opened up by a MSN degree.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the following prerequisites with a “C” or higher
- Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or greater in all Prerequisite and Math/Science Prerequisite
- Course work (two separate GPAs will be evaluated).
- Must be in good standing at the last college/university attended.
- Must have no more than 5 general education courses outstanding or in-progress at the time the application is submitted.
- Be admitted to California State University, Bakersfield.
- Have an active California RN license.
- Have a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Must have a computer with internet access and a current email address.
- Must have the ability to travel to Bakersfield for the pre-acceptance interview and to complete the on campus orientation, background check, and required clinical hours as assigned.
- Have completed an Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from an accredited college nursing program
Graduates from all tracks are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
California State University - Bakersfield Nursing Department is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for the BSN program. The baccalaureate nursing program at CSUB is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.
Nursing program is currently closed. No applications are being accepted at this time, and no classes will be offered for 2011-2012 or 2012-2013. A decision about the future of the MSN program will be made during the 2012-2013 academic year. BRN approval and CCNE accreditation for the MSN program have been voluntarily withdrawn due to the program's closure.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs have not been affected by the status of the MSN program. Applications for the Traditional BSN program and the RN to BSN Completion program will continue to be accepted as usual. The BSN program continues to enjoy BRN approval and CCNE accreditation.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 06/30/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - 12/01/2010 |
Admission
61%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of California State University-Bakersfield's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 66% | $4,917 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $655 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $2,376 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $5,529 |
| Federal Student Loans | 32% | $5,068 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,313 |
$6,794
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,311 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,994 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,023 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,830 |
| Over $110,000$15,691 |
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Student Population
8,814
Undergrads
1,317
Graduates
6,300
Women
3,831
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
55% |
|
White |
20% |
|
Asian |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
