California Baptist University (CBU) is a Christian university located in Riverside, California. It was founded in 1950 and is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention. CBU has almost 9,000 students enrolled across seven colleges and schools, offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. CBU students receive a holistic Christian education, with access to over 90 areas of study and the mission of developing the mind, body, and soul. The university promotes a culture of engagement with opportunities to work in the community, study abroad, participate in research, access internships, and develop leadership skills. CBU practices servant leadership, believing that education should be used to serve the community and foster meaningful relationships with others.
- Address: 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504-3297
- Phone: (877) 228-3615
- Website: www.calbaptist.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 11,317
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $45
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $36,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Room & Board | $16,580 |
| Other | $4,722 |
| Total Cost | $58,722 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- SAT Range: 960 – 1150
- ACT Range: 18 – 25
Majors
- Business/Commerce, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 89%
- Part-time: 11%
Student Gender
- Male: 34%
- Female: 66%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 7%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 34%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 84%
- 25 and Over: 16%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 89%
- Out-of-State: 11%
- Unknown: 0%