California State University - Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, California, and is a member of the California State University system, established in 1970. The university comprises four colleges: the College of Humanities and Arts, the College of Business and Public Administration, the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering, and the College of Social Sciences and Education, offering over 57 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. CSUB emphasizes student-faculty interaction, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, and is committed to providing students with a personalized learning experience. The university's athletic teams, the “Roadrunners,” compete in the NCAA Division I league and are part of the Big West Conference. As a university dedicated to student success and community development, CSUB offers students a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
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