CBU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 84.88%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $41,228
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at CBU:
- Total Enrollment: 11,902, including 3,062 online students
- 8,417 Undergraduate, 3,485 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.7% men, 65.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 62%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 142 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 19 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 48 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
CBU Overview
California Baptist University (CBU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Riverside, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The CBU's tuition & fees is $41,228 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,853.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,902 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
CBU's acceptance rate is 84.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.77%.
CBU ranked 75th in California Colleges rankings. California Baptist University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of California Baptist University is $41,228. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,562.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $42,793 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,238.
| Undergraduate | $41,228 |
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| Graduate | $15,562 |
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| Undergraduate | $42,793 |
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| Graduate | $16,238 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California Baptist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at CBU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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