California Baptist University

Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$43,330

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

21

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,838
Declined 2,097
Total Received 7,935
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Enrollment

8,417

undergraduate students

3,485

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1950, California Baptist University is a private four-year Baptist university that is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its strong emphasis on Christian faith and service. It is located on a 162-acre campus in Riverside, California—60 miles east of Los Angeles.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 11,902
Established in 1950
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Southern Baptist

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California Baptist University is nestled in the heart of Riverside, California—a vibrant city of more than 330,000 residents, located just 60 miles east of Los Angeles. The 162-acre campus features a stunning blend of classic architecture and modern facilities, framed by palm-lined walkways and scenic mountain views. Students enjoy convenient access to public transportation, including local bus routes and nearby train stations. Travel is also made easy with major airports in Ontario (16 miles away) and Los Angeles.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA
92504

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
32%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
50%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
42%
Top 1/2
76%
Bottom 1/2
24%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Other application fee (waived for students who attend information sessions or teacher credential advising sessions)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 5
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Neither

Admit Rate

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,838
Declined 2,097
Total Received 7,935

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,319

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,720
Housing & Food $11,630
Additional fees $3,610
Books & supplies $938
Total $55,898
Average Financial Aid - $20,319
Total with Avg. Aid $35,579
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Financial Aid Office


P: 877 228-8855
F: 909 343-4518
finaid@calbaptist.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Cheer/stunt yes
Dance yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, golf, ice skating, kayaking, kickball, paintball, pickleball, rock climbing, rugby, sand volleyball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, surfing, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, vollyball, wallyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division I), Western Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Actuarial Science yes
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General yes
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew yes
Anthropology, Other yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Applied Statistics, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemical Engineering yes
Chemistry, General yes
Christian Studies yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Clinical Psychology yes yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Construction Engineering yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy yes
Data Analytics, Other yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Computer Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Forensic Psychology yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes
Information Technology yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Technology yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes yes
Nursing Practice yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Performance and Sport Psychology yes yes
Philosophy yes
Photography yes
Physical Therapy Assistant yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes yes yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
School Psychology yes
Social Work yes yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Voice and Opera yes
Worship Ministry yes yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology

11,902

total students

91%

in-state

9%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

71%

8,417
students

Female
62%
5,230

Male
38%
3,187

29%

3,485
students

Female
73%
2,544

Male
27%
941

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

7,459
students

Female
62%
4,647

Male
38%
2,812

11%

938
students

Female
62%
583

Male
102%
958

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
41%
Hispanic/Latino
32%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

1,056

Transfer applicants enrolled

13%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

100

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

24

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 57
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
India
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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