Overview

California Baptist University is a University institution located in Riverside, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA  92504-3297
United States

Contact Mr. Neal Frank
Assistant Director of Freshman Recruiting
Email: admissions@calbaptist.edu
Phone: 951-343-4665

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Information Technology
Network And System Administration/administrator
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Computer Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Music Therapy/therapist
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Physical Therapy Assistant
Pre-art Therapy
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Statistics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Data Analytics, Other
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Performance And Sport Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/policy
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, Other
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Worship Ministry
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Air Transportation, Other
Airline Flight Attendant
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,935

Applied

5,838

Accepted

8,459

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,118

Females Applied

3,718

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,817

Males Applied

2,120

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	December 1st	November 9th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		400	510
SAT Math		380	500
ACT Composite		18	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,078

Private

Fees

2,150

Full-time student fees

12,430

Room & board

8,230

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

27,605

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,067

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,364

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,727

Avg. Loan Aid

14,427

Avg. Grant Aid

13,207

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

31%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,459

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	42.3%
Black or African American	6.25%
White or Caucasian	31.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.48%
Asian	6.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.68%
Two or more races	5.76%
Other	4.42%

Gender

Male (38%)

Female (62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	39%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fortuna Bowl/Homecoming, Midnight Madness (basketball season kick-off) and Yule Festival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
International/US Service Mission, Biology Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Students of Nursing Association and Spanish Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		Division 1
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

791

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 391

Part-time - 400

Male - 384

Female - 407