- AcademicsB
- ValueB+
- DiversityA
- CampusA+
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB
- DormsA+
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB+
California Baptist University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Baptist
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
Address
8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
Website
California Baptist University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65%
SAT Range
830-1080
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for California Baptist University
Cost
Net Price
$26,548/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 87%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.166 responses
- 82%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.164 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.163 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
182 GraduatesNursing
143 GraduatesPsychology
126 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
86 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
84 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
54 GraduatesHealth Service Preparatory Studies
45 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
42 GraduatesAccounting
37 GraduatesCommunication Disorders
33 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,674Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
72%
Poll
- 83%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.168 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.233 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
60%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%- 92%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.130 responses
California Baptist University Reviews
2,240 reviews
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The people at CBU are really helpful and social! The diversity can be better, but it's still okay. The environment is still very friendly, and everyone makes you feel comfortable. The food and campus in general is amazing! For those who are religious, this is such a great institution! Those who aren't religious, the staff, Professors, and students do a great job of still making you feel comfortable. All of the professors that I have gotten do a great job at explaining their courses. There are many resources that are so useful as a college student here and CBU provides most of them for free. Overall, I feel like this institution provides me with both academic, spiritual, and social advantages.
I love it! I've been impressed with how much the professors genuinely care about the student's lives. Sure, there's always that one teacher or person, but for the most part, it's pretty unlikely.
The events are great. The International Center celebrates holidays of all sorts from the Middle Eastern Holi festival to Hispanic Heritage month. Always a lot of great food and giveaways too.
Food on campus is FANTASTIC. There's a Chik-Fil-A as well as our own version of Chipotle, sandwiches, Chinese take-out, burgers, a classy buffet, burritos, and a Subway and Bakers within short walking distance. There's also a grab-and-go shop campus for packaged lunches, snacks, gift baskets, medicine, toothbrushes, etc. as well as a CVS across the street for quick access to groceries and essential items. The campus is a good size, not too big, but not small. Having a bike or skateboard helps I feel very safe on campus, and there are always jobs available as well as plenty of leadership opportunities.
The events are great. The International Center celebrates holidays of all sorts from the Middle Eastern Holi festival to Hispanic Heritage month. Always a lot of great food and giveaways too.
Food on campus is FANTASTIC. There's a Chik-Fil-A as well as our own version of Chipotle, sandwiches, Chinese take-out, burgers, a classy buffet, burritos, and a Subway and Bakers within short walking distance. There's also a grab-and-go shop campus for packaged lunches, snacks, gift baskets, medicine, toothbrushes, etc. as well as a CVS across the street for quick access to groceries and essential items. The campus is a good size, not too big, but not small. Having a bike or skateboard helps I feel very safe on campus, and there are always jobs available as well as plenty of leadership opportunities.
Living the cool Cali life in a Gospel centered environment has been the highlight of attending California Baptist University. It's a place where more than just friendships grow. It's more than a university that offers programs to equip students academically. It's a place where the live of God is consistently empowering people to do great things for the future that holds even greater opportunities. Whether you are an atheist or a Muslim, this University makes you feel welcomed and accepted no matter what background you come from. Experiencing the SoCal life while studying at CalBaptist University has been so rewarding!