California State University, Bakersfield Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

California State University, Bakersfield is test optional and allows self-reporting of scores. This means that students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission, and those who do can report their own scores rather than relying on official reports. Among applicants, 100% submitted SAT scores while 19% submitted ACT scores, indicating that some students may have submitted both types of standardized test scores.