ROTC at California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for California State University, Bakersfield. The nearest host schools are University of California, Santa Barbara (Army, 77 mi), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Army, 88 mi) and University of California, Los Angeles (Army and Air Force, 102 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to California State University, Bakersfield
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for California State University, Bakersfield. 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 Angeles102.1 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
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 | $8,090 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,690 |
| Average net price | $5,652 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from California State University, Bakersfield. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
California State University, Bakersfield has 8,577 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 California State University, Bakersfield.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at California State University, Bakersfield: FAQ
Does California State University, Bakersfield have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for California State University, Bakersfield. The nearest host schools are University of California, Santa Barbara (Army, 77 mi), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Army, 88 mi) and University of California, Los Angeles (Army and Air Force, 102 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to California State University, Bakersfield?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are University of California, Santa Barbara (Army, 77 mi), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Army, 88 mi) and University of California, Los Angeles (Army and Air Force, 102 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from California State University, Bakersfield.
School links and location
These links belong to California State University, Bakersfield. 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
csub.edu
- Admissions
csub.edu
- Apply
www2.calstate.edu
- Financial aid
csub.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 93311-1099
IPEDS UNITID: 110486
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