Overview
Student Population
| Location | Riverside, California |
| Online | calbaptist.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Riverside, California, California Baptist University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Southern Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 6,961 prospective students applied, and 5,581 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,360 enrolled in the school. 9,097 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,220 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $33,930 plus fees of $2,410. California Baptist University is ranked 638 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
California Baptist University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California Baptist University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#638 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#401 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Colleges in California
#23 in Best Private Colleges in California
#48 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1150 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Other Fees | $2,410 |
| Room and Board | $10,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,014 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,734 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110361 IPEDS survey data for California Baptist University.
Current students may use the California Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.