For general admission consideration as a California resident, applicants must meet the baseline CSU eligibility index, which typically requires a minimum unweighted a-g GPA of 2.50. However, because CSU Bakersfield is generally less impacted than coastal counterparts, meeting the baseline requirements often positions a local applicant well for acceptance. Non-residents must meet a higher minimum GPA threshold of 3.00, and highly competitive programs within the university may evaluate supplementary coursework rigor.