For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 45,337 students in Kern County County, California.
The top ranked community college in Kern County, CA is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
Kern County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 25:1.
Top Ranked Kern County Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Private for-profit
201 New Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(559) 734-9000
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(559) 734-9000
| 813 students
3041 West Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
| 11,105 students
3000 College Heights Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 384-6100
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 384-6100
| 4,862 students
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
Private for-profit
3000 Ming Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 404-7575
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 404-7575
| 36 students
San Joaquin Valley College-Central Administrative Office
Private for-profit
3828 W. Caldwell Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-9000
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-9000
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Kern County, CA?
There are 7 community colleges serving 45,337 students in Kern County, CA.
What is community college diversity score in Kern County, CA?
Community colleges in Kern County, CA have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Kern County, CA?
Community colleges in Kern County, CA have approximately 97% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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