CBU, Cal Baptist
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of California Baptist University (CBU, Cal Baptist)
About this school
California Baptist, founded in 1950, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 75-acre campus is located in Riverside, 50 miles east of Los Angeles. Thirteen campus buildings are Spanish in style.
- www.calbaptist.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,527
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:7,414
- Men:2,777 Men (37.5%)
- Women:4,637 Women (62.5%)
Location
Admission Information (CBU, Cal Baptist)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to California Baptist University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | - | 2 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Recommended | August 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 8432 Magnolia Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Riverside, CA 92504-3206 |
Phone | (951) 343-4212 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $45 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | Not reported |
Early Action Notification | Not reported |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 77% of 5,039 applicants were admitted |
Women | 78% of 3,143 applicants were admitted |
Men | 76% of 1,896 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,927 (50%) of 3,884 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,155 (47%) of 2,450 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 772 (54%) of 1,434 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.60 |
375 And Above | 29% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 15% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 19% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 4% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 480-590 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 17% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 49% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 26% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 5% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 23% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 50% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 21% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |19-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 4% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 27% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 52% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 16% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (CBU, Cal Baptist)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $33,478 (65.91%)
- Room & Board: - $12,160 (23.94%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,916 (3.77%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,242 (6.38%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
California Baptist University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 2 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 2 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001125 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,300 (93.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,168 (89.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,133 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 275 (24.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $24,142 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,114 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,272 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 765 (67.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,499 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 976 (86.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 132 (9.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,951 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 5,713 (91.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 5,143 (90.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 5,142 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 823 (16.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 57% |
Average Award | $20,693 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,987 (97.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,706 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,820 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,660 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 3,255 (63.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 351 (5.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,684 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 78% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $38,324 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 17.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 17.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Engineering/Technologies, Home Economics, Religion/Biblical Studies |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $893 |
Academics & Instruction (CBU, Cal Baptist)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Other
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
336
Part-Time Faculty
536
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
30%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 36% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 10% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 4% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 24% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 57% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 18% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 403,301 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 279 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
California Baptist University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
77.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
40.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
53%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
57.0%
Programs & Majors (CBU, Cal Baptist)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (55)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Christian Studies
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Education, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- International Public Health/International Health
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Voice and Opera
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master's Programs of Study (50)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Adult Nursing
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Construction Management
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Disability Studies
- Distance Education Development
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- International and Comparative Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing Education
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Management
- Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
- Physical Education
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Reading Education
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Vocational and Technical Education
Campus Life (CBU, Cal Baptist)
Location & Geography
Population
313,673
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Campus Size
160 acres
Weather
Temperature | 48.8 average low in January, 77.1 average high in September |
Rain | 42 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Riverside |
Nearest Train Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in San Bernardino |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing
Students of College Housing
40% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
60%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Lancer |
School Colors | Blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, golf, rock climbing, sand volleyball, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
California Baptist University offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, international service projects, united states service projects, cbu crazies (campus spirit), summer of service, associated students of california baptist university (government and leadership)
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,367
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
7,414
Women
4,637
Men
2,777
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.3% Asian
- 7.2% Black/African-American
- 36.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 1.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 39.3% White
- 4.1% Unknown
International Students
2.0% from 31 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
2,527
Student Resources (CBU, Cal Baptist)
Study resources
Popular Courses
- PSC 133 - Survey of Physical SciencePhysical Science
- PHY 113 - AstronomyPhysics
- HUM 223 - Humanities IIHumanities
- CST 130 - New Testament SurveyChristian Studies
- BIO 143 - Principles of BiologyBiology
Popular Professors
- Jeff CateCST 130
- Kyle StewartPHY 113
- Mark BlincoeHUM 223
- Melissa AntonioBIO 143
- Elizabeth KiminskiACC 250