California Aeronautical University-Bakersfield is a for-profit institution in Bakersfield, CA. 210 students use VA education benefits there. VA paid it $1,970,547 in Post-9/11 tuition and fees for 128 recipients in the most recent reporting year. A further $181,655 went to 75 students through Yellow Ribbon.
VA has flagged this school. A caution flag means VA or another agency has taken or recorded an action against it. It is not automatically a reason to stay away, but it is a reason to ask questions.
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring — details
The numbers
| Type | For-profit |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | National |
| Students on VA benefits | 210 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 347 |
| Tuition, in-state | $35,465 / year |
| Housing allowance here | $2,376 / month |
| Yellow Ribbon | Yes |
| Graduation rate, all students | 35% |
| Median salary after attending | $38,361 |
| Academic calendar | Quarters |
Tuition figures are what VA has on file and may not match this year’s published rate. Confirm with the school.
What it does for military students
Each of these is a commitment the school has made and VA records. None of it is our assessment.
Credit for military training
Awards academic credit for service schools and occupational experience.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
Part of a consortium built around transfer credit and flexibility for people who move.
DoD tuition assistance agreement
Can accept military tuition assistance for active-duty students.
Who to contact
Address
1450 Boughton Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Main switchboard
(661) 615-5915
Website
www.calaero.edu
Financial aid
www.calaero.edu
Check it yourself
Everything above comes from VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool. See California Aeronautical University-Bakersfield’s VA record.
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