Cal Baptist 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at California Baptist University was $23,494. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Cal Baptist

Cal Baptist net price calculator

$23,494

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Cal Baptist for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,494	$4,389 (16%)	$17,485	$18,585	$20,593	$22,423	$28,526
2021	$27,883	$4,828 (21%)	$21,769	$22,162	$25,553	$28,614	$34,536
2020	$23,055	$1,115 (5%)	$20,277	$21,716	$23,255	$26,285	$31,836
2019	$24,170	$1,544 (6%)	$17,412	$21,624	$21,967	$26,702	$30,283
2018	$25,714	$161	$26,628	$28,113	$31,323	$33,250	$34,749
2017	$25,875	$673 (3%)	$24,115	$26,575	$28,759	$31,932	$35,263
2016	$26,548	$796 (3%)	$25,711	$29,190	$29,674	$32,821	$36,771
2015	$25,752	$608 (2%)	$22,748	$25,551	$27,164	$30,725	$34,722
2014	$25,144	--	$20,886	$21,686	$22,042	$24,141	$28,143

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of California Baptist University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$60,240	$1,518 (3%)	$37,018	$22,096	$1,126
2021	$58,722	$1,514 (3%)	$36,340	$21,302	$1,080
2020	$57,208	$3,790 (7%)	$34,882	$20,356	$1,970
2019	$53,418	$1,774 (3%)	$33,478	$18,024	$1,916
2018	$51,644	$1,954 (4%)	$32,256	$17,534	$1,854
2017	$49,690	$1,406 (3%)	$31,372	$16,528	$1,790
2016	$48,284	$1,476 (3%)	$30,384	$16,136	$1,764
2015	$46,808	$1,544 (3%)	$29,422	$15,640	$1,746
2014	$45,264	$1,580 (4%)	$28,122	$15,432	$1,710
2013	$43,684	--	$26,900	$15,120	$1,664

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Cal Baptist provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,707 dormitories available to its students at $7,010 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Cal Baptist is $779 per month.
Does Cal Baptist provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Cal Baptist for one academic year is $6,070, which works out to $674 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Cal Baptist estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,126.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Cal Baptist estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,060

If living off-campus, with family: $4,356

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,842
How much is Cal Baptist application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Cal Baptist offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

California Baptist University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,343	$755
For out-of-state students	$1,343	$755

Housing and Meal

California Baptist University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at California Baptist University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,070	$7,010	N/A	0	3,707
2021	$5,890	$6,710	N/A	20	3,459
2020	$5,660	$6,330	N/A	20	3,600
2019	$5,440	$5,860	N/A	20	3,352
2018	$5,910	$5,630	N/A	0	3,078
2017	$4,760	$5,260	N/A	0	2,865
2016	$4,760	$5,110	N/A	0	2,865

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by California Baptist University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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