California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, California 93308
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
California Aeronautical University is a private suburban institution in Bakersfield, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 383 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,361 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,205.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History On December 17, 1925, Talton Higbee Embry and John Paul Riddle founded the Embry–Riddle Company at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- •In spring 1926, the company opened the Embry–Riddle School of Aviation.
- •Following a merger with the Aviation Corporation (AVCO), the Embry–Riddle flying school was closed in 1930.
- •In 1939, Riddle, John Graham McKay and wife Isabel re-established the school in Miami.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
55.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,354
Programs (20)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
62%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment