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California Baptist University

#1197 in US ranking Riverside, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$54,370
Tuition & fees
$42,788
Avg. aid
$21,853
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Median salary
$50,613
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at California Baptist University?

California Baptist University's reported recurring events include the Fortuna Bowl and Homecoming, Midnight Madness, and the Yule Festival. Together they reflect athletic, seasonal, and community-centered parts of the campus calendar.

The Fortuna Bowl is associated with CBU's football-related student tradition and Homecoming activities; it should not be mistaken for an NCAA varsity football game. Midnight Madness centers on basketball-season excitement, while the Yule Festival is connected with the Christmas season. The format, dates, and opportunities for students to participate can change, so an upcoming campus events calendar is more useful than assuming a past schedule will repeat exactly.

Such events may be especially relevant to commuters deciding when to stay on campus outside class hours. They are examples of shared activities, not a measure of how often any individual student will attend.

What are the student housing and dining options at California Baptist University?

California Baptist University offers university-operated undergraduate housing, but availability should not be treated as a guarantee of placement. Students comparing housing options should review the current residence-life application, eligibility rules, deadlines, and any requirements tied to their year in school.

Campus living arrangements include residence-hall and apartment-style options. The right comparison depends on the particular space: room configuration, kitchen access, utilities, internet, and proximity to classes may differ. Reported housing information indicates high-speed internet access in housing units. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, subject to current parking rules.

Dining arrangements and meal-plan requirements should be checked alongside the housing assignment rather than assumed to be identical for every resident. A commuter may have different dining needs from a student in a residence hall or apartment. Because a majority of students commute in the reported figures, applicants should compare an on-campus housing offer with the full cost and time involved in living off campus - not just the monthly rent.

California Baptist University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

67

California Baptist University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
20:1
Undergraduates living on campus
37%
Campus size
160 acres

California Baptist University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: Not available

Group: All undergraduates

Other information:

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

California Baptist University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Annie Gabrial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

California Baptist University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

California Baptist University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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