California Baptist University
Faith-based college · Riverside, CA · 8,179 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
85%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$24,138
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$54,370
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
60%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California Baptist University?
California Baptist University accepts about 85 of every 100 applicants (85%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California Baptist University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California Baptist University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $54,370 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,138 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $42,788 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$42,788
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$42,788
- Room & board$12,668
- Total cost of attendance$54,370
- Average net price after grants$24,138
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Education, Engineering.
California Baptist University FAQ
- What is California Baptist University's acceptance rate?
- 85% — accessible.
- Is California Baptist University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California Baptist University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California Baptist University cost?
- About $54,370 a year before aid; $24,138 on average after grants.
- What is California Baptist University's FAFSA school code?
- 001125. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California Baptist University receives your information.
- What is California Baptist University's graduation rate?
- 60% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to California Baptist University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | 85% | — | $14,241 | 68% |
| The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA | 84% | — | $33,777 | 58% |
| Simpson UniversityRedding, CA | 86% | — | $28,219 | 35% |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | 84% | 1175–1365 | $40,555 | 77% |
| Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA | 84% | 1210–1300 | $35,567 | 73% |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA | 87% | — | $32,200 | 67% |