ROTC at Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Bakersfield College. The nearest host schools are University of California, Santa Barbara (Army, 85 mi), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Army, 95 mi) and University of California, Los Angeles (Army and Air Force, 103 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Bakersfield College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Bakersfield College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- University of California, Los Angeles102.5 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $1,430 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,300 |
| Average net price | $14,621 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 21% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bakersfield College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bakersfield College has 17,280 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Bakersfield College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bakersfield College: FAQ
Does Bakersfield College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Bakersfield College. The nearest host schools are University of California, Santa Barbara (Army, 85 mi), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Army, 95 mi) and University of California, Los Angeles (Army and Air Force, 103 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Bakersfield College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are University of California, Santa Barbara (Army, 85 mi), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Army, 95 mi) and University of California, Los Angeles (Army and Air Force, 103 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Bakersfield College.
School links and location
These links belong to Bakersfield College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Admissions
bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Apply
bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Financial aid
bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Bakersfield, CA 93305-1299
IPEDS UNITID: 109819
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