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California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverside, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

California Baptist University Rankings

CBU is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #50 of 469 State — California
Overall Quality #69 of 667 Region — Far Western
Overall Quality #311 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is California Baptist University?

Location of California Baptist University

Contact details for CBU are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504-3297
Phone: 8772283615
Website: www.calbaptist.edu/
Admissions: www.calbaptist.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.calbaptist.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-aid/

How Do I Get Into CBU?

You can apply to CBU online at: www.calbaptist.edu/future-students/why-cbu/applying-cbu/

CBU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CBU

These are the things CBU requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CBU?

CBU admits 85%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at CBU can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,830 2,363 84%
Women 5,160 4,419 86%

Can I Afford California Baptist University?

The average net price after aid at CBU is $27,384. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $39,078
In-State Fees $2,150
Out-of-State Tuition $39,078
Out-of-State Fees $2,150
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $41,228
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $41,228

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at CBU receive some form of financial aid (1,258 students).

Nearly 95% of students at CBU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,853 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,685.

Student Loan Debt

61% of CBU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,418 per year.

California Baptist University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,332 students enrolled at CBU. CBU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,914 undergraduate students at CBU, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at CBU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California Baptist University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of CBU Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 459
Black or African American 546
Hispanic 3,450
White 2,374
American Indian/Alaska Native 31
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 39
Two or More Races 451
Non-Resident 142

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CBU are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of CBU Students
State First-Time UG Students
California 1,434
Washington 27
Oregon 21
Colorado 13
Arizona 10

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California Baptist University Graduate Student Diversity

3,297 of CBU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CBU, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at CBU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California Baptist University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at CBU
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 260
Black or African American 379
Hispanic 1,453
White 738
American Indian/Alaska Native 9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 19
Two or More Races 118
Non-Resident 164

Online Learning at California Baptist University

CBU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,175 undergraduate students at CBU took at least one online class — of those, 1,820 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 764 students took at least one online class and 1,242 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at California Baptist University

The following teaching programs are offered at CBU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Education, General 176 176
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 81 81
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 24 24
Educational Administration and Supervision 11 11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 10 10

Academic Programs at California Baptist University

CBU offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CBU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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