California Baptist University

What is the cost of studying for a year at California Baptist University?

California Baptist University charges private-university tuition rather than a lower in-state rate for California residents. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $39,078, with $2,150 in required fees. Published charges are a starting point, not the amount every student pays after grants and scholarships.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $39,078.
• Required undergraduate fees, 2024-25: $2,150.
• Tuition plus required fees: $41,228, before living and other expenses.
• Reported room and board: $16,154; reported books and supplies: $1,062.

Adding those reported tuition, fee, room-and-board, and book figures produces $58,444 before transportation and personal expenses. It is an illustration assembled from those categories, not a substitute for an individual cost-of-attendance budget; a commuter or student in a different housing arrangement will have different costs. Part-time, graduate, and online rates also require separate comparison.

Financial aid changes the calculation. The reported average net price for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less was $21,941, while the figure for families above $110,000 was $33,971. These are group averages, not quotes for a new applicant. Reported aid receipt was widespread, but 61% of students also had student loans; a loan reduces the amount due immediately without reducing what must eventually be repaid.

Eligible students may combine institutional scholarships with federal grants, California aid, and other assistance. Applicants should complete the financial aid forms required for their circumstances, review scholarship renewal conditions, and compare offers using the same academic year and housing assumption. Veterans and eligible dependents should have the university's veterans-benefits office confirm how military education benefits apply to their particular program.

What are the work-study opportunities at California Baptist University?

California Baptist University students can look for part-time employment while enrolled, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are three different things. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid that permits an eligible student to earn wages through an approved job; it is not money paid automatically with a financial aid award.

Students interested in Work-Study should check their aid offer, ask the financial aid office how eligible positions are advertised, and confirm whether a job must be secured separately. Students without Work-Study eligibility may still be able to apply for other student jobs. An internship may instead be tied to academic credit, professional experience, or a program requirement, and should not be assumed to provide wages.

CBU's career support is also relevant to the job search. Students can seek help with career planning and placement, while specific services, appointment availability, employer events, and internship procedures should be checked through the current career center. For students balancing work and classes, the most useful early step is to compare a position's weekly hours with the required course and fieldwork schedule.