SJVC Bakersfield Campus SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
SJVC Bakersfield’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is designed to be accessible, so your strategy should focus on fit, cost, and staying on track once you enroll. Since scores are optional, you do not need a test score to make admission realistic. With 67% freshman retention, ask about advising, scheduling, and career support.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
SJVC Bakersfield Campus facts and stats
SJVC Bakersfield Campus enrolls 798 undergraduate students in an urban setting. SJVC Bakersfield has a freshman retention rate of 67%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
Bakersfield, CA

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Key SJVC Bakersfield Campus application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional SJVC Bakersfield, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, and choose the latest fall test date only if scores will arrive before SJVC Bakersfield’s regular admission deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
SJVC Bakersfield is a private for-profit college, so costs can vary by program and enrollment format. Review tuition, fees, and available aid options carefully, and use the FAFSA to see which federal aid programs may apply.

At SJVC Bakersfield, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees as well as living expenses, so what students pay can vary by program, housing, and personal expenses. Financial aid may reduce the bill for students who qualify, with need-based grants, loans, or other assistance depending on each student’s financial situation. Students should compare billed costs with expected aid and borrowing before enrolling.
Student life at SJVC Bakersfield Campus
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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