Bakersfield College (BC)
City:Bakersfield
State:CA
Description:The main campus of Bakersfield College is located on a beautiful 153-acre site on Panorama Drive in northeast Bakersfield. For more than 100 years, Bakersfield College has proudly served the community with educational programs relevant in today's economy which are also vital to local industry. As times have changed, Bakersfield College has modernized our courses, programs, and equipment to keep pace with evolving advancements. The Panorama campus is home to buildings such as the Grace Van Dyke Bird Library and Simonsen Performing Arts Center, the college administration, including the President's Office and the Bakersfield College Foundation. The campus includes a gymnasium; a culinary training facility with restaurant (The Renegade Room), and agricultural labs. It offers a robust list of workforce certifications, programs, and an array of student services including admissions, advising, financial aid, disability support services, career and employment resources.
Type & Affiliation of School:Community or Junior College
Size and Mobility of School:XL (More than 20K) - Commuter
Actual Enrollment:22,000
Actual Enrollment - Undergraduate:18,695
Type of Enrollment - Population:Mostly non-traditional age (over 22 years old)
Predominant Racial Makeup:Hispanic
Political Classification:Very Liberal
Athletic Association:National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
Athletic Conference:Western State Conference; Southern California Football Association
Mascot:Renegades
Size of City:Big city (150-500K population without students)