California Baptist University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Riverside, California with approximately 8,179 undergraduate students enrolled. California Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,285 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $47,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
California Baptist University is a private Baptist Christian university in Riverside, California, United States. Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College, it is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, an organization affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. CBU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 60% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the financial side, the picture is more reasonable: median debt of $20,500 is manageable, and the Baptist faith community and Riverside location appeal to students seeking a values-aligned campus with a clear Christian identity. Worth considering if CBU's specific programs or culture are a strong personal fit, but students should ask hard questions about academic support and why so many peers leave before graduating.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,179 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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