California Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3052 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #862 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #794 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #71 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Riverside |
| #2716 of 2,796 | For Sports Medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 8,417
- Graduates
- 3,485
- 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 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83% | 86% |
| Applicants | 7,990 | 2,830 | 5,160 |
| Admissions | 6,782 | 2,363 | 4,419 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,590 | 579 | 1,011 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 22 | 4 | 18 |
3,939 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,062 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 | 5204 (44%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3304 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 982 (8%) |
| Asian | 769 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 603 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 599 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 330 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 65 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Baptist University is $27,862 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 | $22,298 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,941 |
| $48-75K | $22,620 |
| $75-110K | $26,179 |
| $110K+ | $33,971 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,078 | $14,832 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,078 | $14,832 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,078 | $14,832 |
| 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 | $15,100 |
| Room charge | $7,940 |
| Meal charge | $7,160 |
California Baptist University majors
California Baptist University has granted 1,891 bachelor's degrees across 80 programs, 1,321 master's across 34 programs, and 82 doctorate degrees across 6 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 | 172 | 164 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 188 | 31 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | 169 | 24 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 131 | 63 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 189 | |||
| Education, General | 176 | |||
| Psychology, General | 175 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 20 | 58 | 19 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 42 | 23 | ||
| Epidemiology | 35 | 29 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 38 | 22 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 56 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 55 | |||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 26 | 26 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | 17 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 46 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | 26 | 13 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 43 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 41 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 38 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 37 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 36 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 35 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 34 | |||
| Graphic Design | 33 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 31 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 4 | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 20 | 7 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 27 | |||
| Sociology, General | 26 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 17 | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 24 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 21 | 2 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 23 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 6 | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 19 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 18 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 18 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 17 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 17 | |||
| Christian Studies | 16 | |||
| School Psychology | 16 | |||
| Computer Science | 14 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 14 | |||
| Information Technology | 14 | |||
| Interior Design | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Worship Ministry | 7 | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 13 | |||
| Finance, General | 13 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 13 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | |||
| Human Services, General | 12 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | |||
| Environmental Science | 11 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 10 | |||
| Construction Engineering | 10 | |||
| Music, General | 7 | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 10 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 9 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 9 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | |||
| Photography | 9 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 8 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 7 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 7 | |||
| Data Analytics, Other | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 6 | |||
| Illustration | 6 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Music Technology | 5 | |||
| Engineering, General | 1 | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | |||
| Philosophy | 4 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | |||
| Pre-Art Therapy | 3 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 1,891 | 1,321 | 82 |
California Baptist University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 59% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Baptist University has published 995 scientific papers with 10,326 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, Physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 194 |
| 2015 | 53 | 249 |
| 2016 | 57 | 288 |
| 2017 | 62 | 404 |
| 2018 | 65 | 560 |
| 2019 | 67 | 654 |
| 2020 | 86 | 1155 |
| 2021 | 68 | 1266 |
| 2022 | 89 | 1217 |
| 2023 | 83 | 1355 |
| 2024 | 101 | 1376 |
| 2025 | 58 | 1240 |
California Baptist University alumni
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Rick Warren
- Occupations
- theologianpastorwriter
- 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
- bass guitaristactorcomposercellistmulti-instrumentalist
- 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 | 1,256 |
| 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 |