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California Baptist is in a large city, in Riverside, California. The school has a Southern Baptist religious affiliation. California Baptist is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at California Baptist include therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 450 to 560 for students at California Baptist. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 550.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
California Baptist, in 2005, had 3,105 students (2,552 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. California Baptist makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Golden State Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92504-3297
General Phone: (951) 689-5771
Admissions Phone: (951) 343-4212
Financial Aid Phone: (951) 343-4236
http://www.calbaptist.edu
California Baptist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 216 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, social services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 129 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 84 | business, business management |
| Education And Teaching | 75 | education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 48 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | bible studies, missionary studies, philosophy |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for California Baptist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 508 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 145 | 5 |
In 2005, California Baptist had a total enrollment of 3,105 students (2,552 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
California Baptist offers campus housing for 1,118 of its 2,552 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,072 | 764 | 71% | 439 | 57% |
| Men | 360 | 244 | 68% | 139 | 57% |
| Women | 712 | 520 | 73% | 300 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (951) 343-4212
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,470 |
| Room and board | $ 7,630 |
| Room charge | $ 2,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,718 |
Financial Aid:
California Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 112500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (951) 343-4236
California Baptist has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $76,333 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $76,500 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $65,400 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $72,733 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $68,545 | 5 | $62,400 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $54,583 | 4 | $58,750 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $54,667 | 17 | $48,588 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $58,366 | 26 | $52,808 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 106 | 208 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 83 | 141 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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