California Baptist University Overview
California Baptist University, the largest Christian university in California, is a private, Christ-centered institution serving more than 12,500 students on a dynamic 162-acre campus in Riverside, CA. With 10 schools and colleges, CBU offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees and 20+ online options across fields ranging from aviation and engineering to health sciences, business and the arts.
Beyond the classroom, students experience an engaged campus community shaped by faith, belonging and opportunity through weekly chapel services, 70+ student organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, recreation and local and global service experiences that prepare them to lead with purpose and make an impact in California and around the world.
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Average Net Price:
$20,098
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1005
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California Baptist University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
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. | $42,264 |
| 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. | $42,264 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,218 |
| Books and Supplies | $1305 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
32%
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. 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.
48%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,828
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,183
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,460
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7920
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,183
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
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.
$145,195,111
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$22,450,113
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.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,627
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
59%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,236
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,463
California Baptist University Admissions Requirements
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
8438
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1841
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1005
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
California Baptist University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
12,466
Total Number of Undergrads
8,707
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
115
Faculty Overview
0
100
52%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
California Baptist University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
70
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
67
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
37%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
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
Big West Conference
Total Male Athletes
198
Total Female Athletes
316
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
California Baptist University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
California Baptist University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$76,000
Top 5 Cities
Riverside
Los Angeles
Corona
Moreno Valley
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
California Baptist University
Loma Linda University
Kaiser Permanente
County of Riverside
Amazon
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
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