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California Aeronautical University

#2239 in US ranking Bakersfield, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$53,695
Tuition & fees
$37,667
Avg. aid
$8,073
Receiving aid
92%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$59,862
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at California Aeronautical University?

CAU applicants should look for a current events calendar rather than assume the university follows the homecoming and athletics traditions of a larger campus. Aviation-focused activities may be more relevant to their experience than a conventional sports-centered calendar.

When evaluating a prospective event, check whether it is recurring, open to all students, and held at the location where the student will study. A flight-training demonstration, employer visit, or academic ceremony can be useful without being a longstanding university tradition. Applicants should not rely on an event described in an older announcement as proof that it will take place in their enrollment year.

What are the student housing and dining options at California Aeronautical University?

Housing and meals should be planned separately from CAU's quoted tuition and required fees. Applicants should confirm the current residential options for their particular campus or training site before assuming that a place to live or a meal plan is included.

For any university-arranged housing, obtain the eligibility rules, contract length, deposit and cancellation terms, transportation arrangements, and what is included in the charge. Students arranging their own housing should consider the travel time to both classroom and flight activities, which may be held at different sites or at early hours. Likewise, confirm actual dining availability and hours rather than treating a general campus description as a meal-plan commitment.

California Aeronautical University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

California Aeronautical University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

No

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

California Aeronautical University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

California Aeronautical University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.