UEI College-Bakersfield Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit trade school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling about 1,415 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 68.49% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,688 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $27,257 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,415 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.49%
  • First-Generation Students: 64.1%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,402

UEI College-Bakersfield: what the data shows

Common questions about UEI College-Bakersfield, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is UEI College-Bakersfield?

UEI College-Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA (ZIP 93308-0000).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is UEI College-Bakersfield public or private?

UEI College-Bakersfield is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does UEI College-Bakersfield cost?

Average net price after aid: $27,257.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$26,842
$30,001–$48,000$26,916
$48,001–$75,000$28,383
$75,001–$110,000$29,811
$110,001+$32,499

How big is UEI College-Bakersfield?

Total enrollment: 1,415 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,402 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at UEI College-Bakersfield?

150%-time completion rate: 68.49%.

First-year retention: 79.3%.

What do graduates of UEI College-Bakersfield earn?

Median earnings: $25,820 six years after entry; $27,688 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

77.51% of students receive Pell grants.

What is UEI College-Bakersfield known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is UEI College-Bakersfield a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.49%; median earnings $27,688 at 10 years; net price $27,257. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at UEI College-Bakersfield was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$27,257
2024 Value

In 2024 UEI College-Bakersfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,257.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$109,028 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$27,257 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for UEI College-Bakersfield.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at UEI College-Bakersfield was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for UEI College-Bakersfield in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2015——$23,426
2016——$26,879
2017——$27,010
2018——$28,224
2019——$28,959
2020——$31,987
2021——$31,366
2022——$30,864
2023——$27,712

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

UEI College-Bakersfield reported total enrollment of about 1,415 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (70.0%), Hispanic or Latino (20.6%), and White (3.2%). About 77.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 64.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at UEI College-Bakersfield in 2024 is 1,415 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,402 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

79.3%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 70.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

39.12% 100% Completion Time

68.49% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39.12% of students graduating from UEI College-Bakersfield completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 9% male / 91% female
  • Electrician: 97% male / 3% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 95% male / 5% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for UEI College-Bakersfield.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$27,688 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

34.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

153.95% Return on Investment

3.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for UEI College-Bakersfield.

Top Programs by Completions

9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 276 completions

2. Electrician: 244 completions

3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 199 completions

4. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 111 completions

5. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 97 completions

6. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 70 completions

7. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 44 completions

8. Security and Loss Prevention Services: 40 completions

9. General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 32 completions

Most popular programs at UEI College-Bakersfield.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for UEI College-Bakersfield graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for UEI College-Bakersfield from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,291

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electrician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,415 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (70.0%), Hispanic or Latino (20.6%), White (3.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.49%. Approximately 77.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 64.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Bakersfield, CA 93308-0000

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

UEI College-Bakersfield provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UEI College-Bakersfield located?

UEI College-Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.

How much does UEI College-Bakersfield cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $27,257 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at UEI College-Bakersfield?

UEI College-Bakersfield reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,402 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (70.0%), Hispanic or Latino (20.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend UEI College-Bakersfield?

About 64.1% of students at UEI College-Bakersfield are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of UEI College-Bakersfield earn?

Median earnings are $25,820 six years after entry and $27,688 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at UEI College-Bakersfield?

The 150%-time completion rate is 68.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do UEI College-Bakersfield students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is UEI College-Bakersfield public or private?

UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, CA.

Is UEI College-Bakersfield an HBCU?

No. UEI College-Bakersfield is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is UEI College-Bakersfield a tribal college?

No. UEI College-Bakersfield is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is UEI College-Bakersfield a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, UEI College-Bakersfield does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.6%).

Is UEI College-Bakersfield religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for UEI College-Bakersfield in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Bakersfield, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.