Bakersfield, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Bakersfield College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 30,410-student campus.

1.22
Incidents / 1k students
#1,706
Rank of 3,050
#206
CA rank
30,410
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Bakersfield College reports 1.22 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,706 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 52% of ranked campuses its size.

1.22
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,706
of 3,050 ranked nationally
52%
report fewer incidents than this campus
37
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+23 reported incidents

Bakersfield College increased from 14 to 37 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Bakersfield College is a Public institution located in Bakersfield, CA, enrolling approximately 30,410 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 62 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #206 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 30,410 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Bakersfield College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 36 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 3.41 incidents per 1,000 students, Bakersfield College reports 64% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.22 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1706

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#206

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

37

across 11 crime categories

Where Bakersfield College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 48% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Bakersfield College percentile rank 44.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1706 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Bakersfield College reports 64% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$1,430
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,300
Avg Net Price
$14,621
Median Debt
$8,312
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
22%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$29,867
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,291
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 30,410 enrolled students, Bakersfield College is in the largest 2% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Bakersfield College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 236% (11 → 37 incidents)

010203040 202120222023 11 37 ▲ +236.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 110
Arson 001
Burglary 746
Fondling 402
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 2592
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0

Bakersfield College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

CA

Bakersfield College

1.22 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,706
Enrollment
30,410
Data year
2023

MA

Harvard University

6.98 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,744
Enrollment
30,386
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · 30,386 enrolled
Safety Score 6.98
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · 30,362 enrolled
Safety Score 6.16
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 30,321 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · 30,298 enrolled
Safety Score 2.28
Weber State University
Ogden, UT · 30,536 enrolled
Safety Score 1.02

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Bakersfield College nationally (rank #1706), regardless of size or state.

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
National Rank #1705
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
National Rank #1707
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO
National Rank #1704
St. John's University-New York
Jamaica, NY
National Rank #1708
Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan, WY
National Rank #1703

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bakersfield College safe?
Bakersfield College has a safety score of 1.22 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,706 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bakersfield College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bakersfield College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Bakersfield College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Bakersfield College's Safety Profile

Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA enrolls 30,410 students and has a safety score of 1.22 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1706 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 14 in 2022 to 37 in 2023.

What this means for you

Bakersfield College's 1.22 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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