California State University, Bakersfield Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

California State University, Bakersfield is a test-optional institution, allowing students to choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores for undergraduate admissions. Additionally, the university permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can provide their own reported test results without needing to submit official documents initially. Among applicants, 6% submitted SAT scores while 1% submitted ACT scores; the combined total is 7%, indicating that some students may have submitted both test scores.