California Baptist University
Founded 1950
President Ronald Ellis (President)
Fees USD 39,000
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
California Baptist University (CBU) is a private Southern Baptist university founded in 1950 in Riverside, California. One of the fastest-growing universities in the United States, CBU has grown from approximately 2,000 students to over 11,000 in two decades. The university offers strong programs in engineering, nursing, business, and kinesiology while maintaining a strong evangelical Christian ethos.
Colleges
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited engineering programs
- School of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing
- College of Business — Business and management programs
- College of Health Science — Kinesiology and health
- Division of Online and Professional Studies — Flexible degree programs
How to Apply
- Application: CBU Application
- Statement of Faith: Required
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Acceptance Rate: ~63%
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions