California Baptist University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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California Baptist University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 11,495 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1950 and is one of the 11 colleges located in Riverside, California.

California Baptist University is affiliated with Southern Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At California Baptist University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
109
California Baptist University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 109 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Medical, Education, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at California Baptist University is fair at 73% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at California Baptist University is average: 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at California Baptist University is reasonably decent, 18:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $36,000 per year. The additional fees at California Baptist University (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,100; this comes to a total of $38,100 per year.

Read the details about California Baptist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 7,654 applications were submitted and 6,117 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

California Baptist University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at California Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
California Baptist University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California Baptist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
California Baptist University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $7,400 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at California Baptist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, California Baptist University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, California
92504-3297, USA
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