California State University: Bakersfield Academics

Academics

Graduation Rate
49%
Majors Available
50
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Retention Rate
78%

AP Credit Policy

Credit granted for successful completion of Advanced Placement Exams. Students who present scores of 3, 4, or 5 on one or more AP Examinations will be awarded credit as recommended by the College Board. Students who have taken AP Examinations should request that the scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Students will receive credit for CSUB coursework most nearly equivalent to the material covered in the AP Examination. The courses credited will be displayed on the Transfer Evaluation. Questions about credit should be directed to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 242, 664-3420).

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

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No majors found

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Special Academics Program

Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
External Degree Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Undergraduate Research
Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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