CBU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

California Baptist University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is CBU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on California Baptist University (CBU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CBU's acceptance rate is 84.88% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 7,990 students applied and 6,782 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CBU.

To apply to CBU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

CBU's acceptance rate places 52nd out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
CBU's yield rate is 23.77%, which is marginally lower by 1.69 percentage points (approximately 6.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CBU at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CBU's acceptance rate is 84.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.77%. 2,830 men and 5,160 women applied to CBU and 2,363 men and 4,419 women students were accepted.

Among them, 583 men and 1,029 women were enrolled in CBU. You can explore the CBU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CBU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,990	2,830	5,160	0	0
Admitted	6,782	2,363	4,419	0	0
Enrolled	1,612	583	1,029	0	0
Acceptance Rate	84.88%	83.50%	85.64%	-	-
Yield	23.77%	24.67%	23.29%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California Baptist University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,612 first-year students enrolled in CBU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.64% and part-time students is 1.36%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 36.17% and women students is 63.83%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CBU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CBU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,612	583	1,029
Full-time	1,590	579	1,011
Part-time	22	4	18

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CBU. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California Baptist University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CBU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CBU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.calbaptist.edu/admissions
Online Application: www.calbaptist.edu/future-students/why-cbu/applying-cbu/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the CBU?

CBU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 84.88%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CBU?

CBU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CBU require essays or personal statements?

CBU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for CBU admission?

CBU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

CBU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CBU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

CBU recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CBU?

The institutional SAT code for CBU is 4094.