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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 the community through its established excellence in academia, diversity, service, and community engagement since its founding in 1965. The faculty across the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) fully accredited University is world-class, with nearly 75% holding terminal degrees in their respective fields. An NCAA Division I school, CSUB, has competed successfully in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) since 2012. NCAA Division I competition is but a critical aspect of a growing and vibrant student-life experience. The University serves more than 10,000 students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or CSUB Antelope Valley. It counts over 50,000 alumni from its four schools: 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 a doctoral program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D). 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. California State University, Bakersfield, is committed to academic excellence and community partnerships. Students considering where to go to college will find that CSUB offers several advantages over other universities. CSUB offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs that advance the intellectual and personal development of its students. The University is committed to scholarship and life-long learning and currently offers more than 50 different Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. You really can get a world-class education right here in Bakersfield. In today's economy, CSU Bakersfield is an incredible value. You get all the benefits of a private university — like small class sizes, cutting-edge research, and outstanding faculty — at a public school cost. Local students can get an excellent education within their community and be ready to succeed anywhere in the world. At CSU Bakersfield, you will not be just another face in the crowd. You will work closely with highly qualified and experienced professors in the modern classroom and laboratory settings. CSUB's faculty members are respected academic experts, published researchers, engaged community leaders, and dedicated educators who genuinely care about their students' success. 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 employment rate, with many going straight into prestigious professions where they utilize their CSUB education every day. The entire local community benefits from the energy, expertise, and enthusiasm of CSU Bakersfield's students, faculty, and staff. The University continues to help shape the future of Kern County through student internships, research, campus institutions, and community events. Each year CSU Bakersfield contributes more than 2,000 new alumni to the community's educated and skilled workforce. Students at CSU Bakersfield take school seriously, but there is also plenty of time to enjoy student life on and around campus. CSUB features a state-of-the-art student recreation center, over 85 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 Bakersfield. California State University, Bakersfield, is a comprehensive public university committed to offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs that advance its students' intellectual and personal development. An emphasis on student learning is enhanced by a commitment to scholarship, diversity, service, global awareness, and life-long learning. The University collaborates with the community partners to increase the region's overall educational attainment, enhance its quality of life, and support its economic development. CSU Bakersfield will be the leading campus in the CSU system in terms of faculty and academic excellence and diversity, quality of the student experience, and community engagement. The realization of our vision will be advanced by recruitment, development, and promotion of excellence and the diverse staff within an organizational culture committed to excellence in all areas. Whether you're a prospective student or have already been admitted to CSUB, you may be able to appeal your admission decision if you were not offered admission or missed a deadline to apply. Information on the appeal process may be found at the Admissions Appeals Process. The Office of Admissions & Records is charged to determine student eligibility for admission to and graduation from the University. Our office is also responsible for processing transfer credit, maintaining student records, and preparing student academic transcripts. Our mission is to achieve "Excellence" through high-quality service to students, the campus community, and the general public, in an environment that fosters respect for the individual and promotes and encourages positive growth in students. View full university