California Baptist University

www.calbaptist.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,918

2.91% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,494

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.17%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

63.7%

9,474 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

11,489

82.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.7%

610 Graduates

About

California Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Riverside County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at California Baptist University were General Education (247 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (148 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (129 degrees).

In 2021, 3,343 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Baptist University. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,241 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,159 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California Baptist University is $34,918, which is $11,734 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at California Baptist University is $34,918, which is $11,734 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,494.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending California Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,918

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at California Baptist University was $34,918. The cost of tuition at California Baptist University is $11,734 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,494

2021 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 California Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,494. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of California Baptist University grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of California Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,440

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Baptist University was of $13,440 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.64% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at California Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.17%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at California Baptist University was 1.17%, which represents 38 out of the 3244 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

California Baptist University received 9,474 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.1% annual growth. Out of those 9,474 applicants, 6,038 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.7% acceptance rate.

There were 11,489 students enrolled at California Baptist University in 2021. 92% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

6,038

Accepted Out of 9,474

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California Baptist University was 63.7% (6,038 admissions from 9,474 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.1%, while admissions grew by 8.19%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

92%

Submission Percentage (2020)

1,251

Scores Submitted (2020)

92% of enrolled first-time students at California Baptist University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California Baptist University had a total enrollment of 11,489 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at California Baptist University is 9,444 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,045. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at California Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% White, 8.37% Black or African American, 6.62% Asian, 5.3% Two or More Races, 0.87% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.531% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.9%), followed by White Female (22%) and White Male (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.6%), followed by White Female (20.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Baptist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,489 students. The full-time enrollment at California Baptist University is 9,444 and the part-time enrollment is 2,045. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at California Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California Baptist University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California Baptist University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,552 enrolled students
White
3,764 enrolled students
Black or African American
962 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Baptist University is 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% White, 8.37% Black or African American, 6.62% Asian, 5.3% Two or More Races, 0.87% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.531% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 367 students (3.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 981 more women than men received degrees from California Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Baptist University is white (1,241 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1159 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at California Baptist University is General Education (247 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (148 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (129 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (280 degrees awarded), Psychology (375 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Baptist University are Social workers, all other (237,563 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (167,570 people), Other managers (159,117 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (98,460 people), and Postsecondary teachers (94,506 people).

The most specialized majors at California Baptist University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (280 degrees awarded), Psychology (375 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (171 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Baptist University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at California Baptist University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (280 degrees awarded), Psychology (375 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (171 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (487,687 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (282,890 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (255,328 people), Individual & family services (220,819 people), and Outpatient care centers (216,279 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California Baptist University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
177 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
156 degree-majors awarded
General Business
156 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California Baptist University was General Psychology with 177 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,181

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,162

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,181 degrees were awarded to men at California Baptist University, which is 0.546 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,162).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded to men at California Baptist University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 0.91 times less than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 190 degrees were awarded to men at California Baptist University in General Education, which is 3.33 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 43% of students graduating from California Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at California Baptist University is Female and Asian (77.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.77% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,241 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,159 degrees awarded
Black or African American
285 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Baptist University is white (1,241 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1159 degrees).

3.92% of degree recipients (131 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
811 degrees awarded
White Female
769 degrees awarded
White Male
472 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Baptist University is hispanic or latino female (811 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (769 degrees).

Operations

California Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.6M (12.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, California Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 224M. California Baptist University employs 126 Professors, 101 Associate professors and 98 Assistant professors. Most academics at California Baptist University are Male Professor (84), Female Assistant professor (57), and Female Associate professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Baptist University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 125 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 103 employees, and Management with 70 employees.

Endowment

$104M

2021 Endowment

25.2%

growth from 2020

California Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of California Baptist University grew 25.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $53.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$90.1M

2021 Salaries

5.45%

decline from 2020

In 2021, California Baptist University paid a median of $90.1M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($224M) and a 5.45% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$35.9M

Instructional Salaries

358

Number of Employees

In 2021, California Baptist University paid a total of $35.9M to 358 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

126 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

125 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at California Baptist University were Professor with 126 employees, Associate professor with 101 employees, and Assistant professor with 98 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Baptist University were Office and Administrative Support with 125 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 103 employees, and Management with 70 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at California Baptist University was Male Professor with 84 employees, Female Assistant professor with 57 employees, and Female Associate professor with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at California Baptist University.