CSUB and Its Commitments

California State University, Bakersfield opened in September 1970 as the 19th campus of the California State University system. CSU 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 attainment, enhance its quality of life and support its economic development.

Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is a continuously growing comprehensive regional university that is committed to transforming the lives of its students and community through its established excellence in academia, diversity, service, and community engagement since its founding in 1965. 

Schools, Degrees and Programs

The University serves almost 11,000 students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or CSUB Antelope Valley and counts nearly 70,000 alumni from its four colleges: Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Administration, Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering and Social Sciences and Education. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and credential programs, and doctoral programs. CSUB's Extended University serves the community by offering additional professional development, certificate, and degree programs. With over 70 percent of its alumni remaining and working within the Central Valley, CSU Bakersfield supports ongoing social, cultural, and economic development in the region.

California State University, Bakersfield is committed to academic excellence and community partnerships. Students considering where to go to college will find that CSUB offers a number of advantages over other universities. We are proud to offer:

Extraordinary Level of Student-Faculty Interaction

At CSU Bakersfield, you won't be just another face in the crowd. You will work closely with highly qualified and experienced professors in modern classroom and laboratory settings. CSUB's faculty members are respected academic experts, published researchers, and engaged community leaders — as well as dedicated educators who genuinely care about their students' success.

Career Opportunities

CSUB prepares students to succeed in challenging and rewarding careers in a wide range of fields. Many departments offer internships that give students practical, real-world experience. Graduates have a high rate of employment, with many going straight into prestigious professions where they utilize their CSUB education every day.

Time for Fun, Too!

Students at CSU Bakersfield take school seriously, but there's also plenty of time to enjoy student life on and around campus. CSUB features a state-of-the-art student recreation center, over 100 student organizations and clubs, and 11 fraternities and sororities. Students also enjoy Roadrunner NCAA Division I sporting events, on-campus performances, and plenty of dining and entertainment options in the city of Bakersfield.

Accreditation 

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

CSUB at a Glance

Enrollment

CSUB served a total of 10,419 students.

Faculty and Staff

In 2025, CSUB had a total faculty and staff of 1,315.

Academic Colleges

• Arts and Humanities (AH)
• Business and Public Administration (BPA)
• Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME)
• Social Sciences and Education (SSE)

Degree Programs

CSUB offers 35 undergraduate majors, five education credential programs, 17 masters programs and two doctoral programs in educational leadership and nursing practice. 

School Colors

Blue and Gold

Motto

'Runners on the rise!

Mascot

The Roadrunner

Athletics

CSUB competes in NCAA Division I athletics in both The Big West and the Pac-12 Conference, fielding teams in the following sports:

Men: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Wrestling

Women: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Sand Volleyball.

Campus Size

The main campus in Bakersfield is located on a 375-acre site on Stockdale Highway.

Demographics

Data for CSUB undergraduates provided by Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment.