California Baptist University
California Baptist University

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

California Baptist University is a private Christian university in Riverside, California, serving over 12,000 students on its 162-acre campus. With 10 Christ-centered colleges and schools, CBU offers over 80 bachelor’s degrees ranging from Aviation Flight to Worship Arts, along with 20+ online programs. Students experience a vibrant campus community through weekly chapel services, 70+ student-led organizations, a state-of-the-art recreation center and meaningful opportunities for local and global service.

Acceptance Rate:
85%
Average Net Price:
$20,098
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1045

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$20,098
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$40,638
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$40,638
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,668
Books and Supplies
$1062
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$21,231
$30k - $48k
$21,056
$48k - $75k
$18,893
$75k - $110k
$16,399
$110k+
$20,939
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,315
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,570
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,969

 

Students receiving state aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8082
Students receiving federal aid
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,570
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$33,672
$30k - $48k
$35,013
$48k - $75k
$35,098
$75k - $110k
$31,656
$110k+
$22,198
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,880,062
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$23,643,856

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,592
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,741
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$286
Students receiving federal loans
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,214
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,332

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Southern Baptist
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
85%
Acceptance Rate
8839
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1643
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
OtherDecember 5

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1045
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
450
75th
580
Reading
25th
460
75th
610
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
16
Top 25%
42
Top 50%
76
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
20
$30k - $48k
9
$48k - $75k
14
$75k - $110k
14
$110k+
42

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-228-8866
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,902
Total Number of Undergrads
8,417
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
46%
20-39 Students
38%
40-99 Students
14%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
115

Faculty Overview

0
100
56%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
35%
65%
Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
57
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Hispanic
11%
Native American
1%
White
62%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
68
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
50%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Lancers
School Colors
Blue and Gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
352
Total Female Athletes
206
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling
  • Diving
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Diving
California Baptist University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$70,773
Top 5 Cities
Riverside
Los Angeles
Corona
Moreno Valley
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
California Baptist University
County of Riverside
Kaiser Permanente
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Top 5 Sectors
Educational services
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Serv.
Hospitals
Administrative and Support Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,741
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$286
Two of my favorite things about California Baptist University are the class sizes and the professors. You will have small classes and will have the opportunity to get to know your professors. I have only been at CBU for a semester but my largest class was 114 students. This big of a class is rare (in fact there is only one classroom that seats this many students) and this class was only this big because it was Old Testament Survey, a class that most take to complete their required units for Christian Studies. The professors that I have had are nice and committed to helping their students.
Rebecca from Riverside, CA
I have only completed one semester, but I have learned so much! Not only have I completed three general education classes, but two others that are specifically for my major as well!
Alyssa from Corona, CA
CBU is the place to be if you are looking for a smaller, community-oriented, and serious academic school. CBU's motto is Live your purpose. If you don't know what your life purpose is yet, CBU might just be the place to discover it!
Brittney from Riverside, CA
I went to the Spring Preview,and just in one day going to the class visit, i noticed so many things. the teachers are very friendly and they make their classes interesting. What i liked the most about their teaching was that they also talked spiritually about God and your major.
Eimy from Fontana, CA
As a pre-nursing major, my academic course load was heavier than the average student. With this major, it is impossible not to learn something. The 4 unit science classes are intensive but fascinating. In my general education classes, such as English, Psychology, and Mandarin, the classes were easy and I did not learn as much. However, I based my rating off the science courses, because that is essential to understanding for my major.

The teachers are available to help if you need it. All of my teachers have a passion for teaching and want their students to pass. This type of environment is positive and helped me immensely.
Brittany from Trabuco Canyon, CA
Thus far CBU has not been all that academically challenging. Many of the lessons that I have learned have been spiritual in nature. The class in which I am learning the most would be my New Testament Survey class. As a student raised in the public school system I find it refreshing to be on a campus where the Bible can be studied, not just dismissed academically. I have not taken any higher level courses which will be harder. (I am in Biology- premed) CBU is a great bet academically for those who are entering Music, Nursing, Business, and especially Engineering.
Michael from Moreno Valley, CA
I love CalBaptist and I wouldn't go anywhere else to complete my schooling. I have made great connections, friendships and grown closer to God. It's a great school.
Dominique from Saint Paul, MN
One of the best decisions I have ever made was the decision to attend college at Cal Baptist University. My overall experience has been amazing. Coming from a small private Christian high school, CBU is the perfect size school for my college education journey currently with approximately 9000 students.
TS of Northern CA
California Baptist University is a school that takes a lot of pride in being excellent at everything that it has control over. This ranges from academics to athletics and everything in between. However, the greatest thing about CBU is the focus on community life here; I've never been to another school that's comparable in student life affairs!
Jeremy from Las Vegas, NV
CBU has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have been able to meet great people and build long lasting friendships. Most of all CBU makes it easy to build your relationship with God.
Alison from Redlands, CA