California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs advancing the intellectual and personal development of its students.

CSUB is committed to scholarship, diversity, service, global awareness, and life-long learning. The university collaborates with partners in the community to increase the region’s overall educational attainment, enhance its quality of life, and support its economic development.

Since its inception in 1970, two strong traditions have emerged at CSU Bakersfield: an extraordinary level of student-faculty interaction and a highly personalized learning atmosphere.
The 375-acre campus has four schools:

  • Arts & Humanities (AH)
  • Business and Public Administration (BPA)
  • Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME)
  • Social Sciences and Education (SSE)

Each year, CSUB contributes more than 1,500 alumni to Kern County's educated and skilled workforce. The University's students, faculty, staff, research, institutions and cultural programs have a lasting impact that resonates throughout the local community and beyond.

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