For the academic year 2023-2024, CSU Bakersfield's tuition & fees is $7,696 for state residents and $19,576 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its CSU Bakersfield's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $9,511 for in-state and $26,331 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to CSU Bakersfield is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Seattle University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $54,285 and Chicago State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,754 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to CSU Bakersfield is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between CSU Bakersfield and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ | $17,263 | $465 | $750 | $11,162 | $11,162 | ||
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | $39,720 | $1,445 | $938 | $11,630 | $20,234 | ||
| California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | $7,696 | $19,576 | - | $396 | $1,068 | $14,430 | $16,316 |
| Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL | $12,754 | $12,754 | $335 | $335 | $2,400 | $11,550 | $11,550 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $12,734 | $30,734 | $373 | $973 | $800 | $12,118 | $13,058 |
| New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM | $8,147 | $25,271 | $262 | $975 | $1,240 | $12,026 | $12,762 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX | $9,467 | $19,542 | $332 | $742 | $1,190 | $9,662 | $9,780 |
| Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UT | $6,270 | $17,830 | $234 | $716 | $670 | - | $9,234 |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | $54,285 | $1,183 | $762 | $14,748 | $14,748 | ||
| Average | $9,511 | $26,331 | $307 | $803 | $1,091 | $12,166 | $13,205 |