First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | August 31, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Fall | November 30, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csub.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 325 |
| Psychology | 297 |
| Business Administration and Management | 274 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 160 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 138 |
| Sociology | 135 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 105 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 101 |
Show the other 29 majors
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 71 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 67 |
| History | 55 |
| Computer Science | 53 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 42 |
| English Language and Literature | 39 |
| Political Science and Government | 32 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 29 |
| Engineering | 28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26 |
| Art/Art Studies | 24 |
| Mathematics | 19 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 13 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 |
| Computer Engineering | 11 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 10 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Public Administration | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Engineering Science | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big West Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), mcscru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
922,529 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Meadows Field (BFL)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
380 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
39°F
July high
97°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
110 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,870 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Thomas Aquinas College64 mi
- Westmont College70 mi
- Antioch University-Santa Barbara73 mi
- California Institute of the Arts73 mi
- The Master's University and Seminary75 mi
- University of California-Santa Barbara77 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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