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California Baptist University

California Baptist University is a medium, private institution located in Riverside, ca. Founded in 1950, California Baptist University offers undergraduate degrees in 125 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 1
8,417 undergraduates
$39,720 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into California Baptist University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 84.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.44
Application fee $45
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California Baptist University is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Education, General
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $39,720
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,630
Books & supplies $938
Other expenses $3,610
Cost of attendance* $55,898
Average financial aid package $30,126
Estimated cost $25,772 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,720
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,630
Books & supplies $938
Other expenses $3,610
Cost of attendance* $55,898
Average financial aid package $30,126
Estimated cost $25,772 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from California Baptist University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? California Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,417, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

11,902

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
28%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
44%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At California Baptist University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
8776895771
www.calbaptist.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California Baptist University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California Baptist University?

California Baptist University is located in Riverside, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at California Baptist University? 

The acceptance rate for California Baptist University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for California Baptist University?

The average high school GPA for California Baptist University students was 3.44.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California Baptist University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at California Baptist University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $223,592.

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