California Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3462 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #963 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #895 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Riverside |
| #2833 of 2,885 | For Anesthesiology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 8,110
- Graduates
- 3,297
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- calbaptist.edu
California Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 75% | 73% |
| Applicants | 7,935 | 2,817 | 5,118 |
| Admissions | 5,838 | 2,120 | 3,718 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,258 | 498 | 760 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 24 | 8 | 16 |
4,096 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,724 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 4795 (42%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3445 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 890 (8%) |
| Asian | 713 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 609 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 523 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 306 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 78 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Baptist University is $28,596 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,788 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,409 |
| $48-75K | $23,799 |
| $75-110K | $28,057 |
| $110K+ | $34,648 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,570 | $14,184 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,570 | $14,184 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,570 | $14,184 |
| Fee in-district | $2,150 | $730 |
| Fee in-state | $2,150 | $730 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,150 | $730 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,670 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,450 |
| Room charge | $7,630 |
| Meal charge | $6,820 |
California Baptist University majors
California Baptist University has granted 1,867 bachelor's degrees across 83 programs, 1,400 master's across 33 programs, and 68 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 163 | 146 | 6 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 179 | 46 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 130 | 86 | ||
| Education, General | 211 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 198 | |||
| Social Work | 8 | 138 | 30 | |
| Psychology, General | 160 | |||
| Public Health, General | 38 | 48 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | 50 | 9 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 42 | 26 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 66 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 38 | 22 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 60 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 59 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 58 | |||
| Public Administration | 15 | 27 | 14 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 41 | 14 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 | |||
| Graphic Design | 48 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 22 | 22 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 14 | 27 | ||
| Accounting | 29 | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 38 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 32 | |||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 31 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 30 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 30 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 27 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 27 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 27 | |||
| Sociology, General | 27 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 27 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 25 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 2 | 23 | ||
| School Psychology | 25 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 6 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 3 | 18 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Christian Studies | 18 | |||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 18 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 17 | |||
| History, General | 16 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 16 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 15 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 15 | |||
| Computer Science | 14 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 13 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 13 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 | |||
| Information Technology | 13 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 13 | |||
| Finance, General | 12 | |||
| Human Services, General | 11 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 9 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 9 | |||
| Environmental Science | 9 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | |||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 8 | |||
| Data Analytics, Other | 8 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | 7 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 8 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 7 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 7 | |||
| Construction Engineering | 7 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | |||
| Journalism | 7 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Applied Statistics, General | 6 | |||
| Interior Design | 6 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Photography | 5 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 5 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | |||
| Anthropology, Other | 4 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Pre-Art Therapy | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Illustration | 3 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 2 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Technology | 2 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 1,867 | 1,400 | 68 |
California Baptist University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 57% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Baptist University has published 944 scientific papers with 9,365 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | 3 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 | 15 |
| 2007 | 12 | 21 |
| 2008 | 9 | 39 |
| 2009 | 20 | 52 |
| 2010 | 18 | 62 |
| 2011 | 23 | 90 |
| 2012 | 28 | 116 |
| 2013 | 38 | 149 |
| 2014 | 44 | 192 |
| 2015 | 53 | 250 |
| 2016 | 57 | 288 |
| 2017 | 61 | 404 |
| 2018 | 65 | 560 |
| 2019 | 67 | 654 |
| 2020 | 86 | 1155 |
| 2021 | 68 | 1265 |
| 2022 | 89 | 1216 |
| 2023 | 83 | 1353 |
| 2024 | 98 | 1360 |
California Baptist University alumni
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Rick Warren
- Occupations
- writertheologianpastor
- Biography
-
Richard Duane Warren is an American evangelical Christian pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church, an evangelical Baptist megachurch in Lake Forest, California. Since 2022, he serves as executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition.
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Brent Kutzle
- Occupations
- musiciansongwriterbass guitaristactorcomposer
- Biography
-
Brent Michael Kutzle is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and film composer originating from Fountain Valley, California. He is the bassist and cellist for the pop rock band OneRepublic.
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Jay Obernolte
- Enrolled in California Baptist University
- In 2020 graduated with Doctor of Public Administration
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
-
Jay Phillip Obernolte is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for California's 23rd district since 2021, when it was numbered as the 8th district. A Republican, he was previously a member of the California State Assembly representing the 33rd district. Before serving in the Assembly, Obernolte served on the city council and was the mayor of Big Bear Lake, California. He is the owner, president, and technical director of FarSight Studios, an American video game developer.
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Nathan Fletcher
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nathan Blaine Fletcher is an American politician who most recently served on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the 4th District since 2019, serving as chair from 2021 to 2023. On March 26, 2023, he announced he would seek treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism. On March 29, 2023, news broke of a lawsuit by an employee of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System alleging that Fletcher had sexually assaulted her and that she was then fired after resisting his advances, and that evening, he announced his resignation from the board of supervisors, effective at the end of his medical leave.
General info
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Motto | Live Your Purpose |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,215 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8432 Magnolia Ave Riverside, California, 92504-3297 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 315,000 |
| Phone | 8772283615 |