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#31 Best Private Colleges in California

California Baptist University

Riverside, California

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Overview

Enrollment

11,495
California Baptist University overview
Location Riverside, California
Online calbaptist.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
California Baptist University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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California Baptist University (CBU), established in 1950, is a private, liberal arts university located in Riverside, California, within close proximity to the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Defined by its Christian mission, the campus is known for its Mission Revival architecture, which complements its suburban setting. CBU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable emphasis on health-related fields, engineering, business, and education. The university upholds a moderately selective admissions process. On-campus living is available to students, with multiple residence options accommodating a significant portion of the student body. While the university supports a variety of student-run athletics, California Baptist University is particularly recognized for its competitive swimming and diving teams, competing as the Lancers at the NCAA Division I level.

In the most recent statistical year 7,654 prospective students applied, and 6,117 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,303 enrolled in the school.  9,354 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,141 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $35,958 plus fees of $2,100. California Baptist University is ranked 742 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

California Baptist University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
California Baptist University overview
SAT 960/1150
ACT 18/25
GPA 3.58

Applications Accepted

79.9% 
California Baptist University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,958
Costs for California Baptist University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$2,100
Room and Board $11,210
Budget for Other Expenses$3,052
Total One Year Cost$53,472

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by California Baptist University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
Health Professions 11%
Psychology 8%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Current students may use the California Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024