Riverside,
CA
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About California Baptist University
California Baptist University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Riverside, California. California Baptist University was founded in 1950. The college currently enrolls around 11,384 students a year, including 8,094 undergraduate students.
California Baptist University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into California Baptist University. Around 80% of applicants get into California Baptist University each year. In 2022, 7,654 students applied to California Baptist University and 6,117 were admitted.
| California Baptist University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 10% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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California Baptist University is located in the town of Riverside, California, near Los Angeles.
If you want to see California Baptist University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take CA State Highway 91 to Riverside, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ontario International.
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College Info
California Baptist University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to California Baptist University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to California Baptist University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
California Baptist University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
990 - 1180
Math SAT Range
470 - 580
Reading SAT Range
470 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1180 and Above
Good
990 to 1180
Avg
990 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for California Baptist University students is 1090. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to California Baptist University, while applicants with SAT scores between 990 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 990 have a low chance of being offered a spot at California Baptist University.
California Baptist University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$53,518
In State$53,518
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$35,958
$35,958
Fees
$2,410
$2,410
Housing
$15,150
$15,150
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at California Baptist University is like? There are approximately 11,384 students enrolled at California Baptist University, including 8,094 undergraduate students and 3,290 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from CA and 10% percent of students are from other states.
89%
Full Time11%
Part Time90%
In State10%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
11,384
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
80%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$38,368
Out-of-State
$38,368
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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