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California Baptist University, popularly called Cal Baptist, was originally founded in 1950 as the California Baptist College. It is a private Christian liberal arts institute in Riverside, California. The campus is spread across an area of 103 acres of land. Cal Baptist's recent enrollments have been more than 3,000 students.
Cal Baptist offers a large number of bachelor’s and graduate degrees and teacher credential programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletics teams of California Baptist University are nicknamed the Lancers. The men’s and women’s teams participate in golf, soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming and diving, water polo, volleyball, wrestling, softball, and tennis.
The U.S. News and World Report of 1998 placed Cal Baptist among the top five regional liberal arts institutes for faculty-student ratio. The 2006 edition of U.S. News and World Report ranked the university among the top 60 in its "Universities–Master's (West)" category.
California Baptist is in a large city, in Riverside, CA. 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 2007-2008 was 470 to 560 for students at California Baptist. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 508 and 560.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
California Baptist, in 2007-2008, had 3,775 students (3,439 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at California Baptist 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
http://www.calbaptist.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 279 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, international studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 136 | business, business management, accounting and management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 117 | psychology, counseling psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 98 | education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 67 | exercise science, recreation and leisure studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 43 | Christian studies, bible studies, pastoral counseling, philosophy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and administration |
| Music | 18 | music |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, desktop publishing and imaging, journalism |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 5 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | information technology |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | public administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 3 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for California Baptist in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 626 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 211 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, California Baptist had a total enrollment of 3,775 students (3,439 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 91% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
California Baptist offers campus housing for 1,670 of its 3,439 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverside, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,474 | 1,092 | 74% | 604 | 55% |
| Men | 562 | 412 | 73% | 227 | 55% |
| Women | 912 | 680 | 75% | 377 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 508 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 505 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,330 |
| Room and board | $ 7,910 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
California Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 112500)
California Baptist has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $102,444 | 3 | $124,333 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $86,714 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $79,200 | 6 | $74,667 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $25,425 | 8 | $27,366 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $76,946 | 17 | $61,172 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $83,389 | 5 | $76,600 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $74,824 | 11 | $76,091 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $64,909 | 26 | $65,385 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $72,443 | 42 | $69,524 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 112 | 110 | 222 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 80 | 97 | 177 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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