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California Baptist University

Online Programs Graduate Programs Compare to Rivals
Acceptance Rate 84.88 %
Tuition & Fees $41,228
Student Population 11,902
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $20,319
Graduation Rate 62 %

Academic Overview

California Baptist University Campus, Riverside, CA
California Baptist University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Riverside, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
California Baptist University is one of 24 colleges affiliated with Southern Baptist.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $41,228 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $15,562.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 11,902 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 84.88% and the graduation rate is 62% last year.
The salary after graduation from California Baptist University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $47,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CBU's tuition & fees is $41,228. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $15,562.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$41,228
Graduate$15,562
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CBU. The acceptance rate of CBU is 84.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.77%. The average graduation rate is 62% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,319 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 11,902 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California Baptist University is 84.88 %.
Acceptance Rate
84.88%
Graduation Rate for California Baptist University is 62 %
Graduation Rate
62%
Transfer-out Rate for California Baptist University is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for California Baptist University is 74 %
Retention Rate
74%
Student Population for California Baptist University is 11,902
Student Population
11,902
Student to Faculty Ratio for California Baptist University is 21 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,319 at California Baptist University.
Financial Aid Amount
$20,319

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504-3297
Phone877-228-3615
WEBwww.calbaptist.edu/
Admissionwww.calbaptist.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.calbaptist.edu/future-students/why-cbu/applying-cbu/
Financial Aidwww.calbaptist.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://calbaptist.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx
Athleticwww.cbulancers.com/documents/2014/10/1//gradrates.pdf?id=649
Disability Servicewww.calbaptist.edu/explore-cbu/offices/academic-success-center/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

CBU offers 142 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's926
Master's4010
Doctorate (Research)83

Special Learning Opportunities

California Baptist University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,715)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,430)

Veterans Benefits

California Baptist University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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