California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian colleges and universities in Southern California. CBU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in Riverside, San Bernardino and online.

California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

80%

SAT Range

990-1210

ACT Range

18-24

Application Fee

$45

SAT/ACT

Neither required nor recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$27,883 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$20,526 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

98%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
0%
On Campus
81%
Online
19%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

8,252 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

20%

Pell Grant

42%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

65%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

62%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National

83%