California Baptist University
- 4 Year
- RIVERSIDE, CA
California Baptist University
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- RIVERSIDE, CA
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 2,862 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A+
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade C minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade A+
- Campus Foodgrade A+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Western Athletic Conference
From California Baptist University
California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian colleges and universities in Southern California. CBU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in Riverside, San Bernardino and online.
California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64%
SAT Range
990-1210
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
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Cost
Net Price
$23,494 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$23,083 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 170 responses78%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 237 responses62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 236 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology177 Graduates
- Business176 Graduates
- Nursing156 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science148 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities83 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education76 Graduates
- Communications64 Graduates
- Marketing58 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration54 Graduates
- Graphic Design52 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
8
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,252 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
38%
Poll
82%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 241 responsesPoll
66%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 306 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
57%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 132 responsesCalifornia Baptist University Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 2,862 reviews
Money hungry! Your financial aid is taken into account and pays for all the classes for that term, yet they come up with a ridiculous admin cost of $365 and other costs that should already be covered by FAFSA. For example, FAFSA pays up to $7k to the school and if you count all of the costs added for that term, the costs are below the FAFSA, but CBU says, you have to pay $1100 out of pocket extra for each term. If you do not, then you can not attend class, even if your aid has already been received in full. Then they say, we give you a month to come up with the rest. Where did that extra money go? When asked, they play dumb, sending a class statement. The staff does not care about issues you may have. They are rude and transfer you around. You are there for an education, but they push the narrative of religion on you but don't practice it. I signed up for an online program listed, only to be told, it's not available online, yet they received the FAFSA placing me in another class.
All throughout high school my teachers would try to hammer this perception that in college, I would be truly independent and nothing more than a number in a classroom. This couldn't be further from the truth regarding CBU. The professors here generally care for their students and show teaching is their passion. Professors remind us on the regular that they're available during their office hours and are even willing to make themselves available for us whenever we had questions. Every Professor I've had thus far has prayed for us before we take an exam, this helped me feel less stressed. Campus life is fun. Dorm life is a great way to make connections. If you're an incoming freshman, I recommend you try and live in Smith/Simmons hall. Campus always has a lot of events going on all the time. Make sure you get involved! The on-campus food is fantastic. I highly recommend El Monte. If you want something different than on-campus food, there's a great selection of food nearby campus.
California Baptist University is a school of community! This university does its best to involve every student in the community! There are events every month and many giveaway opportunities. They incorporate local services into their events! For example, CBU hosted a viewing of The Batman (2022) movie and inclusive service at the local Castle Park amusement center. CBU celebrates events at every corner. Students of differing fields of study or demographic may come together at larger events or feel included in smaller, interest-specific events. The size of the campus is perfect for these efforts! The campus is what I would describe as a size medium. It is not too big, where students would reduced to a number. It is not too small, where high-school-like drama spreads easily. California Baptist University is just right! Student life may expect a community-feeling to their time at CBU.