Campus Vibe
UrbanSports culture
Known for health sciences
California Baptist University is a private institution in Riverside with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 7.9K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,504 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,384.
Established
1950
Motto
Live Your Purpose
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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74%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
7,914Students
20:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$61,504Earnings 10yr
$27,384Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
California Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate73.6%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$39,720
Room & Board$11,630
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$52,408
Average Net Price$27,384
Median Debt at Graduation$26,063
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$23,788
$30–48K$24,409
$48–75K$23,799
$75–110K$28,057
$110K+$34,648
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$27,384
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
59
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (119)
Student Body
Undergrads
7,914
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%
Race & Ethnicity
White 32%
Black 6%
Hispanic 42%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate59.5%
Freshman Retention74.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$52,336
8 Years$58,531
10 Years$61,504
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,700
Men
$57,600
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Lancers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
163Very High
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
48 mi(83 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
85 mi(147 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
309 mi(536 min)