College
California Baptist University
- B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Riverside, CA
- 2,397 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityA-
- CampusA+
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneC-
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB-
- DormsA+
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Pacific West Conference
California Baptist University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
980-1190
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$25,714/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
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Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 87%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.166 responses
- 81%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.192 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.191 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
183 GraduatesNursing
172 GraduatesPsychology
128 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
92 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
74 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
61 GraduatesCommunications
48 GraduatesAccounting
45 GraduatesBiology
45 GraduatesHealth Service Preparatory Studies
44 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,367Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
71%
Poll
- 82%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.196 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.261 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
59%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%- 92%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.130 responses
California Baptist University Reviews
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There's not a day that I regret choosing to attend CBU to pursue my BSN. The academic regimen here is top-notch, and you can't beat the homeliness and beauty of our campus. For the most part, professors are extremely kind and invested in students' success, but of course you will get those few who aren't so nice. Our food is highly rated and recommended - and for good reason. It's good quality for average prices; sometimes, I just wish we had a little more diversity with cultural choices. Safety isn't normally an issue on campus, but older cars seem to be a common target for thievery on the outer edges of the lots. I'm a commuter, so I can't say much about the dorms, but they're pretty enough from the outside! All in all, CBU is an awesome university that puts clear effort into its students and the opportunities it offers, and its a place where students find community and grow into prepared adults ready for the world.
California Baptist University has provided me and most other people I know a space for spiritual growth and a natural urge for academic curiosity. The small classroom sizes (I've been in a class with only 4 people!) allows for 1-on-1 connections between students and professors which has helped me better understand and stay engaged with the courses and the topics of the class.
One thing to note, I never wanted to attend CBU because of how like-minded the people are. It is a conservative campus and I am a conservative and I am a political science major looking for a challenge. Although professors are usually Christian and conservative, they put on their Marxist and liberal thinking caps and made their students think about our own views; it was a challenge after all! They really want to help you think outside of the box and become a better individual in academia and in the professional world. I encourage you to invest your research and time, and attend this wonderful school!
One thing to note, I never wanted to attend CBU because of how like-minded the people are. It is a conservative campus and I am a conservative and I am a political science major looking for a challenge. Although professors are usually Christian and conservative, they put on their Marxist and liberal thinking caps and made their students think about our own views; it was a challenge after all! They really want to help you think outside of the box and become a better individual in academia and in the professional world. I encourage you to invest your research and time, and attend this wonderful school!
The most powerful thing about CBU is the community. Whoever you are you can find a group of people that actively want to invest and cherish you. Whether it be leadership on campus or professors, there is always somewhere for you to go should you need help. CBU has an included free tutoring office. Very flexible hours; and to reiterate, it’s free! It is very easy to get involved and there are always events going on. On campus food is great. Aside from campus life, CBU has good things to be said about its academic environment. All the professors are Christians and do their best to incorporate faith as it is relevant to the subject. There is also a small class size average. Professors are also accessible during their office hours I never had a difficulty contacting my professors. My adjunct professors were also more than willing to make time after class to meet. The small culture and close community make it easy to find opportunities that will aid in getting into professional school.