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Bakersfield College (BC)
- 1801 Panorama Dr
- Bakersfield, CA 93305
- OPEID College Code: 00111800
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- General Phone: (661) 395-4011
- President: Dr. William M. Andrews
- Website: www.bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 17,405
- College Alias: BC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 7% | 45% | 61% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,808 | $2,968 | $1,060 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Number in Default | 21 | 17 | 17 |
| Number in Repayment | 201 | 160 | 166 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $518 | $682 | $764 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,078 | $5,582 | $5,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,314 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,656 | $2,656 | $2,656 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,656 | $2,656 | $2,656 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,832 | $1,996 | $1,764 |
| Out of State | $6,392 | $6,896 | $6,384 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,888 | $10,052 | $9,820 |
| Out of State | $14,448 | $14,952 | $14,440 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,488 | $4,652 | $4,420 |
| Out of State | $9,048 | $9,552 | $9,040 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,405 Undergraduate: 17,405
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,358 Female: 10,047
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,358 Female: 10,047
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,667 Part-Time: 11,738
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,667 Part-Time: 11,738
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 41 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 257 | 1% |
| Black | 1,201 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,099 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7,666 | 44% |
| White | 6,051 | 35% |
| Unknown | 1,090 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 535 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,944 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,076 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,268 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,260 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,305 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 902 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,340 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 740 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 35 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 808 | 515 | 293 |
| Faculty Status | 512 | 259 | 253 |
| Tenured Faculty | 191 | 191 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 512 | 259 | 253 |
| Primarily Instruction | 512 | 259 | 253 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 28 | 28 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 267 | 227 | 40 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 125 | 104 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 74 | 66 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,327 (236) | $83,459 (112) | $81,304 (124) |
| Instructor | $82,327 (236) | $83,459 (112) | $81,304 (124) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,110 (18) | $89,893 (12) | $99,546 (6) |
| Instructor | $93,110 (18) | $89,893 (12) | $99,546 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,891 (254) | $82,500 (124) | $81,310 (130) |
| Instructor | $81,891 (254) | $82,500 (124) | $81,310 (130) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 374 | 246 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 345 | 231 | 114 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 88 | 40 | 48 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Swimming | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Tennis | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 25 | 25 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $68,654 | $62,345 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,720 | $2,243 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 30 | 24 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 22% |
| Female | 24% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 36% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 27% |
| Unknown | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 11 | 9 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
