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California Baptist University

Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Southern Baptists · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $26,285 a year

Median debt at graduation: $26,063 (all students)

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California Baptist University in Riverside is a Christian liberal arts university founded by Southern Baptists. Its chapel meets weekly on Tuesdays, and the Spiritual Life Office lists a dean and campus pastor with several directors; a weekly student worship night is held each Wednesday. The university publishes the Baptist Faith and Message as its doctrinal statement and offers a Bachelor of Applied Theology degree.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Groups meet Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and the Spiritual Life night is held every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Source: calbaptist.edu
Where do I find community?

Students grow in their relationship with Christ through discipleship and mentoring in weekly small groups and large-group meetings.

Source: undergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

International Service Projects works with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board to send student teams abroad, and students can also join local service projects.

Source: undergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

In California

Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
61 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.62%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.21 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,630

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

74 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Tuesday chapel at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. (two sections of one service); the fall 2026 schedule shows an occasional Thursday service. Recorded as once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Schedule | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/chapel/chapel-schedule.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel #2 Tues, Sept 15 9:00 a.m. Sect A Jay Stovall Fowler Events Center”
      Chapel meets on Tuesdays in the Fowler Events Center in the fall 2026 schedule, at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Chapel requires a minimum of fifteen credits to pass each semester, a set number each term.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook (current online edition)calbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/student-support-services/student-handbook.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are required to acquire a minimum of fifteen (15) credits to pass Chapel each semester.”
      Chapel attendance is required, with a set number of credits each semester to pass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (SL Night is held every Wednesday at 8 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/get-involved.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “SL Night - Every Wednesday @ 8PM”
      SL Night, a weekly student gathering, is held every Wednesday at 8 PM.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/staff.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jacob Ravenscraft Dean of Spiritual Life / Campus Pastor jravenscraft@calbaptist.edu”
      The Dean of Spiritual Life also serves as Campus Pastor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel is held in the Fowler Events Center on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The California Baptist University community gathers regularly in the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center for worship, fellowship, Christian growth, and spiritual encouragement.”
      The campus community gathers regularly for worship in the Fowler Events Center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (A 9-unit Biblical and Theological Core; at 3 units per course that is three courses. The individual course list was not read.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor Degree Requirements | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/academics/genedrequirements/bachelor · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical and Theological Core | 9 Units”
      Bachelor's degree requirements include a 9-unit Biblical and Theological Core of Christian Studies courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bachelor of Applied Theology listed in the 2026-27 catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Applied Theology, BAT | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/programs/aJUx02gq2CvPeieJM12X · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Applied Theology degree is an intensely practical degree that utilizes the basics of the Christian Studies degree as its foundation.”
      The catalog lists a Bachelor of Applied Theology degree for ministry preparation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/student-support-services/student-handbook.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Baptist Faith and Message is the doctrinal statement of California Baptist University”
      The university publishes the Baptist Faith and Message as its doctrinal statement.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

77 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Seven people listed on the Spiritual Life staff page, including the dean and an assistant director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/staff.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Nic Moore Director of Digital Ministry nmoore@calbaptist.edu (951) 552-8451 Brett Vowell Director of Chapel bvowell@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5012 Lee Stevens Director of Global Service leestevens@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5035 Brian Zunigha Director of Discipleship bzunigha@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5013 Morgan Caver Director of Local Service mcaver@calbaptist.edu (951) 552-8703”
      The Spiritual Life staff page lists directors for digital ministry, chapel, global service, discipleship and local service.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Regularly scheduled conferences are part of discipleship ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life (2026-2027 catalog)undergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “weekly small groups, weekly large-group meetings, regularly-scheduled conferences, and other events that encourage spiritual growth.”
      Discipleship ministry includes regularly scheduled conferences and other spiritual growth events.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Weekly discipleship groups and the Campus Ministry Team; no other student groups confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are encouraged to grow in their relationships with Christ through participation in discipleship and mentoring in the context of weekly small groups, weekly large-group meetings”
      Weekly small groups and large-group meetings are offered for discipleship.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the University provides opportunities for spiritual growth and formation through the Spiritual Life Office”
      The Spiritual Life Office provides spiritual growth and formation opportunities.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

81 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Local Service office led by a Director of Local Service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/staff.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Nic Moore Director of Digital Ministry nmoore@calbaptist.edu (951) 552-8451 Brett Vowell Director of Chapel bvowell@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5012 Lee Stevens Director of Global Service leestevens@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5035 Brian Zunigha Director of Discipleship bzunigha@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5013 Morgan Caver Director of Local Service mcaver@calbaptist.edu (951) 552-8703”
      The Spiritual Life staff page lists directors for digital ministry, chapel, global service, discipleship and local service.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Two summer service programs, Encounter and Immersion.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Encounter. Teams of California Baptist University Students serve internationally for approximately two to three (2-3) weeks during the summer months.”
      Summer service teams serve abroad for two to three weeks.
      “Immersion. Teams of California Baptist University Students serve internationally for approximately eight (8) weeks during the summer months.”
      Summer service teams serve abroad for about eight weeks.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (The local service page names more than ten local partners, including ministries and churches, for weekly and seasonal service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Local Servicecalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/local-service/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Operation PRAY facilitates weekly prayer teams that gather to pray for local high school students”
      A local ministry partner, Operation PRAY, runs weekly prayer teams that students can serve with.
      “The Sheepfold exists to equip mothers with children suffering from homelessness or abuse”
      A local ministry, The Sheepfold, takes student volunteers.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (International Service Projects run Encounter and Immersion teams abroad.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In cooperation with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and various missions organizations, International Service Projects (ISP) creates opportunities”
      International Service Projects send student teams abroad for service rooted in the Great Commission.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In cooperation with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and various missions organizations, International Service Projects (ISP) creates opportunities”
      International Service Projects send student teams abroad for service rooted in the Great Commission.

Strengths

  • The Spiritual Life Office lists a dean and campus pastor and six other directors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/staff.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jacob Ravenscraft Dean of Spiritual Life / Campus Pastor jravenscraft@calbaptist.edu”
      The Dean of Spiritual Life also serves as Campus Pastor.
      “Nic Moore Director of Digital Ministry nmoore@calbaptist.edu (951) 552-8451 Brett Vowell Director of Chapel bvowell@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5012 Lee Stevens Director of Global Service leestevens@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5035 Brian Zunigha Director of Discipleship bzunigha@calbaptist.edu (951) 343-5013 Morgan Caver Director of Local Service mcaver@calbaptist.edu (951) 552-8703”
      The Spiritual Life staff page lists directors for digital ministry, chapel, global service, discipleship and local service.
  • A weekly worship night (SL Night) is held every Wednesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/get-involved.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “SL Night - Every Wednesday @ 8PM”
      SL Night, a weekly student gathering, is held every Wednesday at 8 PM.
  • The university publishes the Baptist Faith and Message as its doctrinal statement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/student-support-services/student-handbook.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Baptist Faith and Message is the doctrinal statement of California Baptist University”
      The university publishes the Baptist Faith and Message as its doctrinal statement.
  • Chapel requires a set number of credits each semester, and local service lists more than ten partner ministries and organizations.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook (current online edition)calbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/student-support-services/student-handbook.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are required to acquire a minimum of fifteen (15) credits to pass Chapel each semester.”
      Chapel attendance is required, with a set number of credits each semester to pass.
    2. Local Servicecalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/local-service/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Operation PRAY facilitates weekly prayer teams that gather to pray for local high school students”
      A local ministry partner, Operation PRAY, runs weekly prayer teams that students can serve with.
      “The Sheepfold exists to equip mothers with children suffering from homelessness or abuse”
      A local ministry, The Sheepfold, takes student volunteers.

Concerns

  • Only one chapel day per week appears on the fall 2026 schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Schedule | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/chapel/chapel-schedule.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel #2 Tues, Sept 15 9:00 a.m. Sect A Jay Stovall Fowler Events Center”
      Chapel meets on Tuesdays in the Fowler Events Center in the fall 2026 schedule, at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life Office

  • Address: Lancer Plaza, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
  • Location: On campus

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Source: calbaptist.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, calbaptist.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Spiritual Life | CBU Catalogundergraduate.catalog.calbaptist.edu/studentservices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “the University provides opportunities for spiritual growth and formation through the Spiritual Life Office”
    The Spiritual Life Office provides spiritual growth and formation opportunities.
  2. Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Contact the Spiritual Life Office: Phone: (951) 343-5015 Email: spirituallife@calbaptist.edu”
    The Spiritual Life Office publishes a phone number and email.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 1

Faith formation 1

  • SL Night
    Wednesdays 8:00 PM
    Weekly gathering for teaching from God's Word, held at Mag Church.
    calbaptist.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Discipleship Group
    Mondays through Thursdays 4:30 to 6:00 PM
    Weekly small group for discipleship.
    calbaptist.edu
  • Campus Ministry Team
    Fridays 4:00 to 5:30 PM
    Discipleship team for juniors and seniors.
    calbaptist.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday9:00 AMFowler Events Center · Fall 2026 chapel schedule; a second section at 10:45 a.m. Most Tuesday chapels appear on this schedule.

Worship night 1

  • Wednesday8:00 PMMag Church (Corner of Mag/Adams) · SL Night, weekly worship and teaching night.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Chapel Schedule | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/chapel/chapel-schedule.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel #2 Tues, Sept 15 9:00 a.m. Sect A Jay Stovall Fowler Events Center”
    Chapel meets on Tuesdays in the Fowler Events Center in the fall 2026 schedule, at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m.
  2. Get Involved | Spiritual Life | CBUcalbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/spiritual-life/get-involved.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “SL Night - Every Wednesday @ 8PM”
    SL Night, a weekly student gathering, is held every Wednesday at 8 PM.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$22,298
$30,001–$48,000$21,941
$48,001–$75,000$22,620
$75,001–$110,000$26,179
Over $110,000$33,971

Full cost of attendance before aid: $54,038 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
8,110
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 38% · Women 62%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
42%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
7%
Total students11,407
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$26,285
Cost of attendance (per year)$54,038
Median federal debt at graduation$26,063
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
62%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
56%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
55%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
54%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$61,504
Admission rate85%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$45
Students receiving Pell grants42%

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$108,157
Mechanical engineering$105,046
Computer engineering$96,506
Computing and information science$93,038
Civil engineering$90,251
Accounting$81,150
Business administration$80,632
Public health$77,329
Physiology and pathology$76,789
Public administration$75,949
Air Transportation$72,629
Business (general)$68,936
Speech-language pathology$67,621
Criminal justice$65,603
Political science$64,605
Psychology$61,103
Communication studies$60,883
Kinesiology and exercise science$60,816
Health sciences$59,801
Journalism$58,821
English$56,656
Marketing$56,350
Liberal arts$55,968
History$54,239
Sociology$54,060
Public relations$52,904
Biology$52,118
Graphic communications$51,834
Health administration$51,070
Behavioral Sciences$48,922
Design$47,494
Religious studies$47,121
Teacher education$41,749
Theatre$40,432

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Anthropology, Applied Statistics, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Architecture, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Computer science, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Data Analytics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering (general), Entrepreneurship, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, Global studies, Human services, Industrial Engineering, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Management science, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Nutrition Sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Philosophy, Pre-health, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Secondary education, Security science, Social work, Statistics, Sustainability Studies, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Health professions18%
Business15%
Psychology9%
Biology8%
Parks, recreation and fitness7%

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates9%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older18%
On-campus room and board (per year)$12,140
SportsNCAA Division I · Western Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member21 to 1
Faculty who are full-time48%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$13,020IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 45% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceOntario International Airport (ONT)About 13 miles away
Town population319,069Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreRiversideIn or next to this city
Typical weather56°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Riverside Municipal Airport, CA

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.210.07
Robbery0.040.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.290.08
Motor vehicle theft0.170.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is California Baptist University a Christian college?
Yes. California Baptist University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Southern Baptists.
What is California Baptist University’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at California Baptist University?
Chapel is listed at Fowler Events Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 110361
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Southern Baptist
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