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California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,138
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $67,633
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit college in Riverside, CA with 8,179 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,138 per year ($20,480 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,633 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,935
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,838
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California Baptist University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $54,370
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $42,788
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,480
- $30–48k$19,934
- $48–75k$20,015
- $75–110k$22,200
- $110k+$31,998
Get a personal estimate with California Baptist University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $67,633
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,179
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 48%
- White30%
- Hispanic44%
- Black7%
- Asian6%
California Baptist University FAQ
What is California Baptist University's acceptance rate?+
California Baptist University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is California Baptist University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California Baptist University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,935 students applied to California Baptist University and 5,838 were admitted; 1,282 enrolled.
Does California Baptist University consider legacy status?+
No. California Baptist University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California Baptist University require an essay?+
California Baptist University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California Baptist University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $54,370 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,138.
What is California Baptist University's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110361 · How we use this data
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