California Baptist University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About California Baptist University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
California Baptist University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Riverside, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,459, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 89 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,570.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired for some
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile990-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
12k
Students enrolled
61%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
22%
Unknown
3%
Black
4%
Hispanic
30%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
42
Total Online Enrollment
6,820
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.61% online, 39% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
68% On-campus
32% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's27% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's43% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $37,570 | $37,570 |
| Graduate | $14,184 | $14,184 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,152 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,910 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,052 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $20,234 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,860 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,374 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $53,684 | $53,684 |
| Off-campus without family | $63,816 | $63,816 |
| Off-campus with family | $43,096 | $43,096 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
43%
State Grant Aid
47%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 16 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Psychology. | |||
| 21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 22 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 24 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 25 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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