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California Baptist University

Private nonprofit Riverside, CA · Urban · Far West · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
61%
Graduation Rate
$61,504
Earnings (10yr)
$26,285
Net Price
85%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

California Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 85%, making it accessible to a wide range of students. This openness attracts a diverse student body, with an enrollment of 8,179 individuals. The campus offers a supportive environment for those looking to pursue their education in a faith-based setting.

Graduates from California Baptist University can expect a median earning of $61,504 ten years after graduation. While the graduation rate stands at 61%, the university's focus on health professions, business, psychology, and engineering equips students with skills that are in demand. This suggests that many graduates find solid career paths, even as the school works to improve overall completion rates.

The net price for attending the university is $26,285, with a median debt of $26,063. With 42% of students receiving Pell Grants, financial aid plays a significant role in making education attainable. Students who thrive here often have a clear career goal and appreciate the community atmosphere that supports both academic and personal growth.

Rankings

How California Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation61%Earnings 10yr$62KNet Price$26KRetention74%Median Debt$26KPell Grant Rate42%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$22K$0-30K$22K$30-48K$23K$48-75K$34K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%764.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3091.1%MOBILITY236.33%

Cost & Financial Aid

$41,228
In-State Tuition
$41,228
Out-of-State
$26,285
Avg Net Price
$26,063
Median Debt
42%
Pell Grant Rate
61%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$22,298
Family Income $0–$30K
$21,941
Family Income $30K–$48K
$22,620
Family Income $48K–$75K
$33,971
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$52,336
6 Years After Entry
$58,531
8 Years
$61,504
10 Years
0.42x
Debt-to-Earnings
63%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$52,336 6yr $58,531 8yr $61,504 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

236.33%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3091.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
764.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$82,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.74
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 85%
Retention Rate 74%
Full-Time Faculty 48%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,941
Diversity Index 0.71
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Health Professions 18%
Business & Marketing 15%
Psychology 9%
Biology & Biomedical 8%
Engineering 7%
Visual & Performing Arts 6%
Education 4%
Criminal Justice 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Predominant Degree Bachelor's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
66%
White
30%
Hispanic
44%
Black
7%
Asian
6%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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