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California Baptist University
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  • 4 Year
  • RIVERSIDE, CA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A+
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

8432 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
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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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

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
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$23,083 / year
National
$7,535
Students 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 responses
78%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 237 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 236 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
8
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    85%
  • Online
    15%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
8,252 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 191 responses
  • Friendly
    48%
  • All of the above
    21%
  • Loving
    7%
  • Humble
    5%
  • All of the above except racist.
    5%
  • Aimable
    4%
  • Religious
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
38%
Poll
82%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 241 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 306 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 220 responses
  • Living your life's purpose
    37%
  • Living your life's purpose through God's will
    20%
  • Biblically rooted & globally minded.
    12%
  • Find God's will and align your life with it
    10%
  • Living your purpose
    9%
  • Striving for academic and social success
    5%
  • Racist
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation 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 responses

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