California Baptist University
- 4 Year
- RIVERSIDE, CA
California Baptist University
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- RIVERSIDE, CA
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 2,731 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 A
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
80%
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
$27,883 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$20,526 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 166 responses80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 216 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 215 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business191 Graduates
- Psychology175 Graduates
- Nursing159 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science125 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities78 Graduates
- Health Service Preparatory Studies64 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration62 Graduates
- Communication Disorders58 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education55 Graduates
- Biology51 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
7
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,243 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
866
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
65%
Poll
83%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 220 responsesPoll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 285 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
62%
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. 130 responsesCalifornia Baptist University Reviews
Rating 4.11 out of 5 2,731 reviews
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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.
I have really enjoyed my time at CBU! The professors are incredibly supportive, and always ready to help if needed. The campus is beautiful, safe, and has some great food options. There are many options for living areas, all of which are well-kept and central to campus. There are a lot of opportunities to meet new people with multiple campus events!
As soon as I applied to Cal Baptist University, I was automatically contacted within three hours after submitting my application. The counselor whom was assigned to me quickly gathered my information and enrolled me in my courses within a few days. She was readily available for all of my questions and extremely helpful. The staff here is amazing and unlike other colleges, they get back to you quickly!