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- Mission Statement
- About CSU Bakersfield
Mission Statement

California State University, Bakersfield is a comprehensive public university committed to offering excellent
undergraduate and graduate programs that advance the intellectual and personal development of its students.
An emphasis on student learning is enhanced by a commitment to scholarship, diversity, service, global
awareness and life-long learning. The University collaborates with partners in the community to increase the
region's overall educational level, enhance its quality of life, and support its economic development.
