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2026-27 cycleBakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university located in California's southern San Joaquin Valley. CSUB offers comprehensive undergraduate programs with strong regional ties in business, nursing, computer engineering, and geology.
Acceptance rate
86%
Undergrad enrollment
8,183
Test policy
Test blind
Application fee
$70
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular DecisionPriority filing deadline | December 15, 2026 |
| TransferPriority transfer deadline | December 15, 2026 |
| Financial AidFAFSA / CA Dream Act priority deadline | March 2, 2027 |
| ScholarshipInstitutional scholarship priority deadline | March 2, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
California State University-Bakersfield does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.