- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $28,596 a year (2022–23)
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California Baptist University reported an acceptance rate of 85% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. California Baptist University reviews each application.
California Baptist University GPA requirements
California Baptist University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and California Baptist University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
California Baptist University acceptance rate
California Baptist University admitted 6,782 of 7,990 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Riverside, California, with 8,417 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What California Baptist University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
California Baptist University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
California Baptist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,596 a year at California Baptist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is California Baptist University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. California Baptist University admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to California Baptist University?
No. California Baptist University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into California Baptist University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. California Baptist University admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at California Baptist University?
A lot: California Baptist University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into California Baptist University?
California Baptist University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is California Baptist University's acceptance rate?
California Baptist University's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,782 of 7,990 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does California Baptist University look at legacy status?
No. California Baptist University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at California Baptist University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,596 a year at California Baptist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does California Baptist University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. California Baptist University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does California Baptist University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. California Baptist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check California Baptist University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: California Baptist UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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