California Baptist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	3,707
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Riverside, California, Cal Baptist is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

California Baptist University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Cal Baptist boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,018

Cost of attendance at California Baptist University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,018

Cost of attendance at California Baptist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at California Baptist University received on average $23,083 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,083

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	573	43%	$4,973	$2,849,760
Other Federal Grant	575	43%	$5,958	$3,425,678
State Grant/Scholarships	575	43%	$7,516	$4,321,475
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,325	99%	$17,236	$22,837,641
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,325	99%	$23,083	$30,584,794

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California Baptist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California Baptist University students is 56.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.3%.

56.7%

asian 66.1% 37 students
African American 41.6% 32 students
white 66.1% 250 students
unknown 46.4% 13 students
hawaiian 57.1% 4 students
hispanic 51.8% 225 students
International Students 31.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 62.9% 39 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California Baptist University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California Baptist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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