California Baptist University

Write Review

Overview

California Baptist University (Cal Baptist or CBU) is a private, Christian, liberal arts university located in Riverside, California, United States. Originally founded in 1950 as California Baptist College, it is controlled by the California Southern Baptist Convention, an organization affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

CBU offers bachelor's, master's and credential programs in Riverside, San Bernardino and online.

  • Founded in 1950 by the California Southern Baptist Convention
  • Fall 2009 enrollment exceeds 4,100 students
  • 90 undergraduate majors and concentrations
  • 25 graduate majors and credentials
  • 100% Christian faculty and staff
  • 2010 U.S. News & World Report Best Master’s College
  • Accreditations and approvals include
    1. Western Association of Schools and Colleges
    2. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
    3. Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
    4. National Association of Schools of Music
    5. State of California Board of Registered Nursing
    6. Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
    7. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    8. Board of Registered Nurses

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

Schools

  • College of Arts and Sciences
    • Department of Communication & Visual Arts
    • Department of History, Political Science & Criminal Justice
    • Department of Kinesiology
    • Department of Modern Languages & Literature
    • Department of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
  • College of Professional Studies
  • Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
  • Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business
  • School of Behavioral Sciences
  • School of Christian Ministries
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Nursing
  • Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music

Scholarships

Cal Grant - $9,708 per year (for current first-year recipients). Cal Grant is funded by the State ofCalifornia and awarded to residents who meet GPA and financial criteria. To be considered, students must submit a FAFSA form. Your community college may submit a GPA verification form to the state on your behalf.

Federal Pell Grant - $890-$4,731 per year. This is a federal program and is awarded based upon financial need as determined by FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - $1,000 per year. SEOG is a federal grant designed to help students with the highest need as determined by the FAFSA. Funds are limited.

Intake Seasons months
Spring Jan
Fall September

Location & Facilities

CAMPUS: -RIVERSIDE CAMPUS :-
The beautiful 105-acre main campus of California Baptist University is situated in the heart of Riverside’s historic Magnolia Avenue district just a short drive from popular beaches and mountain resorts. The main campus is comprised of more than 30 buildings featuring the 94,800 sq. ft. Eugene and Billie Yeager Center, separate men’s and women’s residence halls, multiple apartment complexes and modular housing, the 270-seat Wallace Theater, a fitness center, one of the region’s largest aquatic centers, the Annie Gabriel Library, the Van Dyne Gym, and the new JoAnn Hawkins Music building, one of the nation’s most advanced music production and recording facilities.

CSU IN THE REGION:-
CBU has established extension sites throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties with more being planned in response to the growing demand for CBU’s distinctive faith-based, working-adult degree programs. School districts, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, churches and businesses seek out and hold CBU graduates in high regard for their unique combination of competence, confidence and compassion.

FACILITIES:
CBU’s Lancers athletic program is gaining recognition as one of the best in the nation with numerous regional and national championship teams in a variety of sports, including men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s golf, softball, baseball and wrestling.

Riverside, one of the fastest-growing cities in America, offers the amenities of a large city and the comfort of a college town. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the largest city in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area of Southern California, and is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. Riverside is the 61st most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. Riverside experiences a semi-arid or an arid mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters.

Write Reviews For This Trip

Reviews


4.3

Average Rating
Based on 7 ratings
  • 5 Star
    3
  • 4 Star
    3
  • 3 Star
    1
  • 2 Star
    0
  • 1 Star
    0

Sort By: Most Useful Reviews

Denise George Posted on: 18 Jan 2015

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Beatae esse necessitatibus saepe voluptatibus eligendi nam tempore minima et, inventore optio impedit! Reprehenderit neque in aperiam possimus, nam voluptatum molestiae, deleniti!

317 20

Meenakshi Konar Posted on: 03 Apr 2016

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Quos pariatur sunt alias. Dignissimos explicabo eius consectetur eligendi velit molestias, quidem alias itaque, in quibusdam rerum saepe quis tenetur omnis aperiam, aliquid perferendis esse perspiciatis sed nostrum ullam vero delectus! Enim quam fuga ex, voluptatem facere delectus architecto tempora consequatur mollitia!

233 24

Manjusha Posted on: 18 Mar 2012

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Suscipit iure quae voluptatem vero magnam quisquam. Soluta animi eveniet, rem assumenda in unde nihil laudantium exercitationem repellendus facere est. Tempora tenetur fugiat tempore rerum nesciunt sunt optio! Rem vel esse et totam? Vel animi qui cum doloribus necessitatibus veritatis ut sed esse repellat! Dolore sunt nostrum aspernatur asperiores nihil veritatis repudiandae totam excepturi placeat soluta laudantium sapiente necessitatibus recusandae similique cupiditate tempora, facere, quos labore commodi voluptate distinctio minus voluptatem odit.

229 38

Abhi Mehra Posted on: 07 Dec 2016

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Accusamus, excepturi expedita itaque commodi nihil ut veritatis modi dolorem quod fugit ullam necessitatibus, dolor ab fuga beatae doloribus totam asperiores ipsum.

219 13

BUILD YOUR PROFILE & BE NOTICED


by Students & Representatives World Wide

GET SOCIAL WITH US

Top