·Private Christian University
California Baptist University (CBU) is a private, accredited Christian university affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, located in Riverside, California. Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College in El Monte, CBU moved to its current Riverside campus in 1955 and has grown into a comprehensive university enrolling more than 12,500 students. CBU offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across nine colleges: Architecture and Construction Management, Arts and Sciences, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Music, and Online and Professional Studies. CBU's strong programs in nursing, engineering, business, and kinesiology have produced impressive graduate earnings outcomes. The CBU Lancers compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), with programs in basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, swimming and diving, water polo, volleyball, and wrestling. The beautiful 160-acre campus features modern facilities, multiple residence halls, and a vibrant campus life grounded in Christian faith and academic excellence. CBU is known for its integration of faith and learning across all disciplines, strong chapel programs, and commitment to character development alongside academic achievement. International students from more than 60 countries choose CBU for its welcoming Christian community, warm Southern California setting, and diverse array of programs. CBU was named one of the Top Regional Universities in the West by US News and World Report.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$43,098
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $41,228
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
