School Information

59.9
Total Enrollment 4,103
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

California Baptist University

http://www.calbaptist.edu
8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, California 92504-3297
(951) 689-5771

Mission Statement"The primary purpose of this corporation is to conduct regular four-year college courses in education, music, sciences and the liberal arts, and to grant certificates, diplomas and any and all degrees evidencing completion of any course of training, together with any and all honorary degrees and to provide training for Baptist youth and others desiring to be affiliated with Baptist theology and theological instruction and such other instruction as may be needful and advantageous in preparing and qualifying ministers and others for Christian work." (Articles of Incorporation of California Baptist College, 1954 .)

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At California Baptist University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,046), and 74% receive loans ($8,624 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,170.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending California Baptist University is $22,096 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,734 people applied to California Baptist University. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 45.0% accepted (46.0% male and 44.0% female)

Of the 3,222 undergraduate students at California Baptist University, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (81.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 59.0% of the 881 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     86.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     25.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     64.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 951-343-4212
Admissions Office Email admissions@calbaptist.edu
Admissions Office Address Undergraduate Admissions 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside CA, 92504
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.calbaptist.edu/admissions/transferstudents.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.calbaptist.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to California Baptist University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
California Baptist University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
California Baptist University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 126 58
Accounting 11
Business Administration and Management, General 2 58
Business/Commerce, General 108
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
Communication, journalism, and related programs 10
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
Journalism 8
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 5
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 5
Education 1 123
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
Education, General 123
English language and literature/letters 38 3
English Language and Literature, General 25 3
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 54 8
Athletic Training/Trainer 8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 52
History 20
History, General 20
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 133
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 133
Mathematics and statistics 9
Mathematics, General 9
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 36
Behavioral Sciences 15
International/Global Studies 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 17
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 50 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 50 16
Philosophy and religious studies 30
Christian Studies 23
Philosophy 7
Psychology 54 47
Counseling Psychology 43
Forensic Psychology 4
Psychology, General 54
Public administration and social service professions 3
Public Administration 3
Security and protective services 34
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 34
Social sciences 33
Anthropology 1
Political Science and Government, General 17
Sociology 15
Theology and religious vocations 13 5
Bible/Biblical Studies 13
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 5
Visual and performing arts 17 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Music, General 9 5
Visual and Performing Arts, General 3
 
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