California State University, Bakersfield Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

California State University, Bakersfield has maintained a high overall acceptance rate, with 84.0% for the application year 2024, following an 86.0% rate in 2023 and 85.3% in 2022. The number of applicants has also increased, rising from 11,130 in 2022 to 12,150 in 2024. Historical data shows consistent acceptance rates over the last few years, with rates fluctuating slightly between 80.7% in 2019 and 86.0% in 2023. This trend indicates a steady interest in the university despite a growing applicant pool.