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California Baptist University

California Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Riverside, CA metro with 8,110 students and a 85% acceptance rate.

Riverside, California · Private nonprofit · City, large · 8,110 students

NCAA Division I · Western Athletic Conference

Admission rate

85%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$26,285

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

62%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$61,504

10 years after entry

Students

8,110

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2027–28

PlanEntry termDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		FallDecember 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: calbaptist.edu · checked September 27, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,298
$30,001–48,000$21,941
$48,001–75,000$22,620
$75,001–110,000$26,179
Over $110,000$33,971

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreCalifornia Baptist University courseCredits
Calculus AB34 MAT 245 Foundations
Calculus BC34 MAT 255 Foundations
Biology34 BIO 143 & BIO 143L Natural World
Chemistry34 CHE 115 & CHE 115L Natural World
Physics 134 PHY 1XL Natural World
English Language and Composition33 ENG 113 Foundations
English Literature and Composition33 ENG 201 Cultural World
United States History36 HIS 213 & HIS 223 Civic World
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 MAT 245 Foundations
Calculus BC34 MAT 255 Foundations
Biology34 BIO 143 & BIO 143L Natural World
Chemistry34 CHE 115 & CHE 115L Natural World
Physics 134 PHY 1XL Natural World
English Language and Composition33 ENG 113 Foundations
English Literature and Composition33 ENG 201 Cultural World
United States History36 HIS 213 & HIS 223 Civic World
Psychology33 PSY 213 Social World
Statistics33 STA 144 Foundations
Computer Science A33 EGR 120 Personal World
Macroeconomics33 BUS 218 Civic World
Microeconomics33 BUS 217 Civic World
World History: Modern33 HIS 215 Civic World
Environmental Science33 ENV 1XX Natural World
Physics 234 PHY 1XL Natural World
European History33 HIS 1XX Civic World
Human Geography33 ELT 1XX Not Applicable
Spanish Language and Culture36 SPA 115 & SPA 125 Cultural World and Personal World
Spanish Language and Culture46 SPA 125 & SPA 213 Cultural World and Personal World
Spanish Language and Culture56 SPA 213 & SPA 223 Cultural World and Personal World
United States Government and Politics33 POL 213 Civic World
Computer Science Principles33 CIS 1XX Personal World
Art History36 ART 241 & ART 242 Creative World
Music Theory33 MUS 114 Creative World
2-D Art and Design33 ART 1XX Creative World
3-D Art and Design33 ART 1XX Creative World
African American Studies33 ICP 1XX Personal World
Chinese Language and Culture36 CHI 115 & CHI 125 Cultural World and Personal World
Comparative Government and Politics33 POL 255 Civic World
Drawing33 ART 204 Creative World
French Language and Culture36 FRE 115 & FRE 125 Cultural World and Personal World
French Language and Culture46 FRE 125 & FRE 215 Cultural World and Personal World
French Language and Culture56 FRE 215 & FRE 225 Cultural World and Personal World
Italian Language and Culture36 LNG 1 & LNG 2 Cultural World and Personal World
Japanese Language and Culture36 LNG 1 & LNG 2 Cultural World and Personal World
Latin36 LAT 115 & LAT 125 Cultural World and Personal World
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34 PHY 1XL Natural World
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism44 PHY 203 Natural World
Physics C: Mechanics34 PHY 1XL Natural World
Physics C: Mechanics44 PHY 201 Natural World
Precalculus33 MAT 135 Foundations
Spanish Literature and Culture33 SPA 1XX Cultural World or Personal World

Source: tes.collegesource.com · checked September 25, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse188
Psychology175
Business Administration and Management172
Exercise Science and Kinesiology131
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration56
Early Childhood Education and Teaching55
Mechanical Engineering46
Health/Health Care Administration/Management42
Show the other 72 majors
Biomedical Sciences38
Communication Sciences and Disorders38
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences37
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology36
Marketing/Marketing Management35
Epidemiology35
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies34
Graphic Design33
Accounting32
Biology/Biological Sciences29
English Language and Literature27
Sociology26
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology26
Speech Communication and Rhetoric24
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist23
Civil Engineering21
Elementary Education and Teaching20
Organizational Leadership20
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other20
Social Work19
Electrical and Computer Engineering19
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew18
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering18
Bible/Biblical Studies17
Film/Cinema/Media Studies17
Christian Studies16
Interior Design14
Political Science and Government14
Forensic Chemistry14
Computer Science14
Information Technology14
Finance13
Nutrition Sciences13
Creative Writing13
Human Services12
Environmental Science11
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication11
Mathematics11
Construction Engineering10
Computer Software Engineering10
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies9
Music Performance9
Photography9
Behavioral Sciences9
Music Teacher Education8
International Business/Trade/Commerce8
History8
Chemical Engineering7
Data Analytics, Other7
Worship Ministry7
Chemistry7
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy7
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7
Music7
Communication Management and Strategic Communications6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other6
Public Administration6
Illustration6
Music Technology5
Performance and Sport Psychology4
Philosophy4
Journalism4
Actuarial Science3
Pre-Art Therapy3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management3
Missions/Missionary Studies2
International/Globalization Studies2
Keyboard Instruments1
Art/Art Studies1
Engineering1
Mathematics Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field (Outdoor), Water Polo, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

4,744,214 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Ontario International (ONT)

Nearest hub airport

Ontario International (ONT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20

Elevation

805 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

44°F

July high

93°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

100 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,700 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size