`Runners are on the rise. ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, Bakersfield is recognized as a university on an upward trajectory, offering access and excellence to students who are creating a vibrant future for our community. That's why ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ is embarking on its first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign to move the university forward like it has never been done before. With partners like you, we are building a bright future for our students and our community.
Resources
- Read the case for support
- Learn about our students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Explore a specific department or program
- Make a pledge to the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Foundation
Campaign Progress
Goal: $55,000,000
$40.1 Million Raised
toward $55 million goal
4,035 Donors
have donated to ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ during the campaign
18,447 Gifts
have been made to the campaign
Campaign Priorities
Rising Up in Numbers
Bakersfield may be known for its small-town feeling, but the numbers defy the odds. Because of your support, ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ has a 50-year history of excellence and continues to rise in the ranks.
Social mobility
In 2022, ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ was ranked No. 10 out of more than 1,400 schools in CollegeNET's Social Mobility Index.Best Bang for the Buck: West
In 2022, ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ was ranked No. 13 Best Bang for the Buck: West by Washington Monthly.Top Public School
In 2022, ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ was named a Top Public School by the U.S. News and World Report.Close to Home
ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ is the only public university within 90 miles of Bakersfield.Giving Back
At least 60% of alumni stay in the region after graduation.Economic Mobility
In 2022, think tank Third Way ranked ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ No. 5 for economic mobility.