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Higher EducationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Bakersfield College is a public institution within the higher education sector that serves as a community college for the Bakersfield area. Founded in 1913, it stands among the United States' oldest continually operating community colleges. The college enrolls about 33,000 students each year across its 153-acre main campus in northeast Bakersfield and a network of satellite sites, including the Delano Campus, the Weill Institute, and BC SouthWest, as well as locations such as the Shafter Leaning Center, Arvin/Lamont, McFarland, Olive Drive Training Facility, and Wasco. Based in Bakersfield, California, it functions as a public college serving the local region within the broader higher education system. By offering multiple campuses and instructional facilities, Bakersfield College expands access to postsecondary education and related learning opportunities for residents across nearby communities.