California Baptist University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3378 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #962 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #894 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In Riverside |
| #2595 of 3,732 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 8,252
- Graduates
- 3,237
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 64% and is among the top 25% 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 | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Applicants | 9,474 | 3,131 | 6,343 |
| Admissions | 6,038 | 2,002 | 4,036 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,332 | 489 | 843 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 40 | 17 | 23 |
3,638 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,512 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| 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 | 4552 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3764 (33%) |
| Black or African American | 962 (8%) |
| Asian | 760 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 609 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 367 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 314 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 100 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Baptist University is $23,494 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 | $17,485 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,585 |
| $48-75K | $20,593 |
| $75-110K | $22,423 |
| $110K+ | $28,526 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,918 | $13,590 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,918 | $13,590 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,918 | $13,590 |
| Fee in-district | $2,100 | $730 |
| Fee in-state | $2,100 | $730 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,100 | $730 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,707 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,080 |
| Room charge | $7,010 |
| Meal charge | $6,070 |
California Baptist University majors
California Baptist University has granted 1,970 bachelor's degrees across 81 programs, 1,310 master's across 35 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 148 | 129 | ||
| Education, General | 247 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 156 | 80 | ||
| Psychology, General | 175 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 156 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 148 | |||
| Social Work | 108 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 103 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 81 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 16 | 64 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 76 | |||
| Accounting | 49 | 16 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 42 | 20 | ||
| Public Health, General | 26 | 36 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 62 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 58 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 53 | |||
| Public Administration | 16 | 27 | 10 | |
| Graphic Design | 50 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 47 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 37 | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 38 | |||
| Sociology, General | 38 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 36 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | 4 | ||
| Architecture | 18 | 12 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 28 | |||
| Christian Studies | 27 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 27 | |||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 25 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 25 | |||
| Information Technology | 25 | |||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 25 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | |||
| Computer Science | 22 | |||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 17 | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 20 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 20 | |||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 20 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19 | 1 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 19 | |||
| School Psychology | 19 | |||
| Music, General | 18 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 17 | |||
| Worship Ministry | 6 | 11 | ||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 16 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 16 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 10 | 5 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | |||
| History, General | 15 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 12 | |||
| Finance, General | 12 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 12 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 11 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | |||
| Construction Engineering | 10 | |||
| Creative Writing | 10 | |||
| Human Services, General | 10 | |||
| Journalism | 10 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |||
| Environmental Science | 9 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 8 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Photography | 7 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 5 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |||
| Anthropology, Other | 4 | |||
| Illustration | 4 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 4 | |||
| Pre-Art Therapy | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | |||
| Air Transportation, Other | 2 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | |||
| Applied Statistics, General | 1 | |||
| Communication, General | 1 | |||
| Data Analytics, Other | 1 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 1 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 1,970 | 1,310 | 14 |
California Baptist University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 54% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Baptist University has published 672 scientific papers with 5,543 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Psychology, Philosophy, Physics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 | 30 |
| 2009 | 19 | 46 |
| 2010 | 16 | 47 |
| 2011 | 18 | 53 |
| 2012 | 31 | 103 |
| 2013 | 28 | 91 |
| 2014 | 41 | 153 |
| 2015 | 38 | 198 |
| 2016 | 45 | 205 |
| 2017 | 63 | 342 |
| 2018 | 50 | 446 |
| 2019 | 57 | 505 |
| 2020 | 67 | 828 |
| 2021 | 70 | 1132 |
| 2022 | 68 | 955 |
Notable alumni
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Rick Warren
- Occupations
- writertheologian
- Biography
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Richard Duane Warren is an American Southern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church, an evangelical Baptist megachurch in Lake Forest, California.
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Brent Kutzle
- Occupations
- actormusiciancomposercellist
- Biography
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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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Nathan Fletcher
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nathan Fletcher is an American politician serving 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.
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Fraser Kershaw
- Born in
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United States - Occupations
- voice actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Fraser Hart Kershaw Jr. is an American activist from the Virgin Islands in the clean water movement throughout the United States and Latin America. He made his television debut acting as multiple characters in the 2016 televised international feature film Behind the Water. He was a figure in the new industry of filmmaking for the U.S. Virgin Islands. On 26 January 2021, Kershaw was announced as the head coach of the men's soccer program at the Pennsylvania State University, Altoona in the United States.
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Kay Warren
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Kay Warren is an American author, international speaker, Bible teacher and mental health advocate. She is the co-founder of the sixth-largest evangelical megachurch in the United States, Saddleback Church. Her ministry is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.
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Mike Maker
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
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Michael Jon Maker is the former head coach of Marist College men's basketball.
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Trevor Oaks
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Trevor Scott Oaks is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 7th round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2018 for the Kansas City Royals.
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Robert Don Hughes
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 74)
- Occupations
- science fiction writernovelist
- Biography
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Dr. Robert Don Hughes, is an American educator, writer, and pastor. He has authored mainstream fantasy and science fiction and evangelical non-fiction.
General info
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Motto | Live Your Purpose |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April). May/June terms |
| Total FTE staff | 1,059 |
| 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 |