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California State University: Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    48%
  • Majors Available
    36
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Retention Rate
    72%

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

  • No majors found

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Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • External Degree Program
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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