80%

Acceptance Rate

$20,485

Avg.Financial Aid

001125

FAFSA Code

California Baptist University (CBU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Southern Baptist

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    WASC

  • Website

    www.calbaptist.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    10,486

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private not-for-profit Christian colleges and universities in Southern California. 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.

On September 18, 1950, the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association opened the doors of California Baptist College in El Monte. The college began operations in Fall 1950 and in 1955, after four years of continued growth, the college was relocated to larger facilities in Riverside.

As of today, the university has a beautiful 156.4-acre campus which reflects its Southern California location with palm trees, mission-style buildings, and their distinctive red roofs, dotted with the Spanish-style buildings, which include classrooms, campus housing, a library, offices, maintenance, and athletic facilities.

In the midst of dynamic growth, California Baptist University continues the tradition of liberal arts education in a Christian environment. At CBU, 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. Whether someone is a Baptist or not, CBU welcomes him/her to become a part of a growing, Christ-centered community of learners whose lives are making an eternal impact on the world.

The CBU Online was designed for the working professionals which provides the facility to learn at their own pace and time The university also provides hybrid programs that give the students the opportunity to blend online and face-to-face learning.

CBU offers market-driven degree programs that utilize the latest technologies in distance education through faculty and staff who are committed to student’s academic, spiritual, and professional success.

The University offers 40 online programs across 18 majors. Some of the majors offered are Psychology, Nursing, Design, Business Management, Human Services, Sociology, and Literature.

CBU has a current population of over 10,486 with a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. This implies that its students get very good opportunities to interact with the faculty. CBU offers various levels of degrees for their students - associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral.

At the undergraduate level, CBU offers more than 80 majors, with more than 150 major concentrations, and more than 50 minors. At the graduate level, it offers more than 30 masters and 5 doctoral programs. All these academic programs are inclined to 12 different schools and colleges within the university. Apart from traditional education in classes, CBU also offers plenty of opportunities for online education.

California Baptist University is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). In addition, CBU's various schools and colleges hold accreditations and memberships from organizations related to their specific disciplines.

For more info on Tuition

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

8432 Magnolia Ave

Rankings

California Baptist University is ranked among top national universities in U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges ranking of American colleges and universities. In the 2020 edition, the university is ranked - 

  • 43 in Regional Universities West

  • 15 in Best Undergraduate Teaching

  • 28 in Best Value Schools

  • 5 in Most Innovative Schools

  • 48 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

  • 161 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    80%

  • SAT Range

    990 - 1200

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    19 - 25

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $45

  • Accept Common App

    None

The admissions process at California Baptist University is quite simple and is very easy to go through.

According to the table above, an applicant must maintain the SAT and ACT range of 990 - 1200 and 19 - 25 

Since the university curriculum consists of a wide variety of programs under various colleges, it does not have any uniform admissions process.  It varies greatly from program to program and the types of degree pursued. However, to be considered for admission, students are required to submit the following documents:

  • A completed Application for Admission.

  • A $45.00 non-refundable fee.

  • Official high school transcripts sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from the applicants’ high school.

  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.

  • The Scholastic Aptitude Test I (SAT) or American College Test (ACT). (If a candidate has more than 24-semester units from an accredited college and has a high school diploma or equivalent, this requirement does not apply.)

When an applicant has submitted all the required documents along with the application fee of $45, an evaluation will take place and a decision rendered.

 

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $24,170

  • Average Annual Cost

    $31,668

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,916

  • Other Fees

    $1,810

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,060

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,240

Total One Year Cost

$47,694

California Baptist University is quite affordable in terms of the annual cost required to attend the institution.

The approximate average annual cost to attend the university on a full-time basis is $31,668 for all students regardless of their residency. However, the exact cost varies from one-degree level to another and from program to program.

Other than the cost mentioned above, books and supplies cost around $1,916, room and board charge amount to $9,060, and other fees amount to $1,810.

Overall, it can be stated that the average net price for the university is about $24,170 and total one year cost is $47,694.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

35%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    172 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    169 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    128 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    92 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    65 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    61 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    48 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    45 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    65 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    61 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    48 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    45 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    45 Graduates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

    44 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    43 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    43 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    40 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    40 Graduates

  • Sociology

    37 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    33 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    33 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    29 Graduates

  • Marketing

    28 Graduates

  • Physiology, Pathology and Related S...

    24 Graduates

  • Public Health

    23 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    19 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    19 Graduates

  • Journalism

    17 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    16 Graduates

  • History

    16 Graduates

  • Behavioral Sciences

    14 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    14 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    14 Graduates

  • Public Administration

    13 Graduates

  • Air Transportation

    11 Graduates

  • Bible/Biblical Studies

    11 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    11 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    10 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    10 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    9 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    9 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    9 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    8 Graduates

  • Music

    8 Graduates

  • Nutrition Sciences

    8 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering Technologi...

    7 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    7 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    6 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    6 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    6 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    5 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    5 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    5 Graduates

  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Mis...

    5 Graduates

  • Sustainability Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    3 Graduates

  • Statistics

    3 Graduates

  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

    2 Graduates

  • Architecture

    1 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

7,855

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

Full-time / Part-time

87% / 13%

Students Gender

Male

38%

US National: 44%

Female

62%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

38%

Unknown

3%

Black

7%

Hispanic

37%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

2%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

1%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

9%

Out Of State

89%

In State

2%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$66,850 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 71% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

71%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,860/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,440/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,440/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Lancers

School Colors

Blue and Gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

211

Total Female Athletes

162

Intramural Sports

17

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Water Polo

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by CBU. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $9,660 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at CBU costs around $5,440 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 38% male and 62% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$42,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$20,000 - $37,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$208 - $389

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,485

Students Receiving Federal Grants

41%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,378

Students Receiving State Aid

41%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,890

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$15,184

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$27,334

$30K - $48K

$23,122

$48K - $75K

$22,779

$75K - $110K

$18,044

> $110K

$14,463

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$6,515,794

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$5,617,505

CUB provides financial assistance to students who lack financial backup and need to fund their education. These are given in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. Grants and scholarships are awarded on the basis of the student's merit, residential status, ethnicity, and such and need not be paid back. Loans are the type of aids which have to be paid back after the completion of the course.

To understand the financial requirement and eligibility, students are requested to fill in the FAFSA form. 

California Baptist University (CBU) Federal School Code is 001125.

The average financial aid amount paid by the college is about $20485

Additionally, a candidate would also be entitled to receive the following from the university:

Gift Aid - $20,485

Federal Grants - $5,378

State Aid - $6,890

Institutional Grants - $15,184

CBU Financial Aid Office

Address
8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 343-4236

Email - finaid@calbaptist.edu

Office Hours
Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Appointments
Please call the office to schedule an appointment so we can best serve you.

Location
The Financial Aid Office is located in the Horn Academic Wing of the Eugene and Billie Yeager Center, in room B117.

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