California Aeronautical University: Review & Facts

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California Aeronautical University is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 335 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1888 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Bakersfield, California.

Academic Offerings

California Aeronautical University will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
5
California Aeronautical University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 5 majors. The most popular concentrations are Flight and Aviation, Aerospace and Aeronautical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

California Aeronautical University student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at California Aeronautical University is low - 45%. About 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California Aeronautical University is very good -- 7:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, around $15,100 per year. The additional fees at California Aeronautical University not covered by tuition are nearly $18,100; which comes to a total of $33,200 per academic year.

Read the details about California Aeronautical University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
56%
As reported in recent government data, 263 applications were submitted and 147 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at California Aeronautical University is $100.00. The graduate application fee is $100.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to California Aeronautical University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (661) 615-5915 or check California Aeronautical University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
California Aeronautical University offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California Aeronautical University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
California Aeronautical University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 300 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Based on the college crime information, California Aeronautical University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California Aeronautical University Location and Address

Postal Address:
California Aeronautical University
1450 Boughton Drive
Bakersfield, California
93308, USA
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