Head Coach
Aaron Chávez
aachavez@bakersfieldcollege.edu
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Bakersfield College Basketball
Bakersfield College is a junior college program that competes in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference, offering genuine playing time and meaningful development for players ready to take the next step. Head coach Aaron Chávez runs a program focused on getting student-athletes prepared for four-year transfers or professional opportunities. This is the right fit if you need to prove yourself at a competitive level before moving up. You'll face real opponents, get consistent minutes, and develop skills in a setting where coaches have time to invest in your growth. Junior college basketball demands maturity, you're balancing genuine coursework with serious competition, not a showcase league. Bakersfield's location in California keeps you connected to strong four-year programs for recruiting attention, and the PCAC is a legitimate junior college conference. The program prioritizes academics alongside basketball, which matters when you're aiming for a degree- granting transfer or professional path. What you won't get here is hand-holding or inflated promises. You'll get honest feedback, work in a structured environment, and access to coaches who've helped players move on successfully. If you're coachable, willing to compete daily, and serious about improvement, this program delivers. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$4,330/yr
Grad rate
20%
Enrollment
17,280
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,330 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,330 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 17,280
- Average net price
- $4,330 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,450 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,530 / year
- Graduation rate
- 20%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College View program → | Location Santa Maria, CA | Enrollment 8,052 | Avg. net price $3,975 |
| Antelope Valley College View program → | Location Lancaster, CA | Enrollment 11,534 | Avg. net price $85 |
| Bakersfield College View program → | Location Bakersfield, CA | Enrollment 17,280 | Avg. net price $4,330 |
| Cuesta College View program → | Location San Luis Obispo, CA | Enrollment 7,180 | Avg. net price $5,891 |
| Hartnell College View program → | Location Soledad, CA | Enrollment 9,453 | Avg. net price — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bakersfield College JUCO?
Yes, Bakersfield College is a JUCO program in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bakersfield College men's basketball.
What conference is Bakersfield College in?
Bakersfield College competes in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bakersfield College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,330 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bakersfield College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 17,280 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bakersfield College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Targeting Bakersfield College?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.