California Baptist University was founded in 1950 by the California Southern Baptist Convention. The university has grown from a small college of 191 students to a thriving university with over 8,000 students. CBU has been committed to providing quality education and spiritual growth since its inception. The university has expanded its academic offerings to include more than 80 areas of study ranging from business and nursing to engineering and education. In addition, CBU offers graduate degrees in many different fields such as theology, public administration, and business administration. In the past decade, CBU has made great strides in improving its facilities and resources which include a new library, student center, fitness center, and residence halls. The university also offers a variety of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in including Greek life, intramural sports teams, student government associations, and volunteer opportunities. These opportunities have helped create an environment that encourages growth both academically and spiritually for all students at CBU.
California Baptist University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of California Baptist University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about California Baptist University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
California Baptist University (CBU) is a private Christian university located in Riverside, California. CBU is one of the region’s premier universities, offering over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs. With a student body of over 8,500 students, CBU has an acceptance rate of 75%, making it one of the more selective schools in California. The average SAT score for incoming freshman is 1150 and the average ACT score is 24. In terms of demographics, 57% of students are female and 43% are male. Additionally, 74% of students identify as Caucasian, 8% as Hispanic or Latino, 6% as Asian or Pacific Islander, 5% as African American/Black and 4% from two or more races. International students make up 7% of the student body.
The university offers a variety of scholarships to help make higher education more affordable for its students. These include merit-based scholarships such as the President’s Scholarship which covers full tuition for four years; need-based scholarships such as the CBU Grant which awards up to $5,000 per year; and other special programs like their Military Education Program which provides discounted tuition rates for military personnel and their families. Additionally, there are several external scholarship opportunities available through outside organizations that can be applied towards tuition at CBU. Finally, all admitted students have access to an extensive financial aid program designed to help them manage their college costs and expenses.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 71% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 71% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 2,373 |
| Female applicants | 1,561 |
| Male applicants | 812 |
| Applicants accepted | 1,679 |
| Female applicants accepted | 1,137 |
| Male applicants accepted | 542 |
| Freshman enrollment | 827 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 562 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 265 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 77% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 79% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.4 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 3-3.8 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 68% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 494 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 430-550 |
| SAT Math average score | 494 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 430-550 |
| SAT Writing average score | 489 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 430-540 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 32% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 18-23 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 17-24 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 17-23 |