California Baptist University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average High School GPA: 3.44
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 960–1150
ACT Range: 18–25
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 11,500
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: California Southern Baptist Convention
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $38,768
Out-of-State Tuition: $38,768
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia, EduRank, DataUSA, BigFuture, Petersons
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Location & Setting
City, State: Riverside, California
Setting: Suburban, 160-acre campus
U.S. Region: West
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is ~55°F (13°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is ~78°F (26°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 12 inches (~305 mm)
Nearest Airport: Ontario International Airport (ONT) — Approximately 13 miles (approx. 20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @calbaptist
Twitter: @calbaptist
Facebook: @CalBaptistUniversity
LinkedIn: @california-baptist-university
YouTube: @calbaptist
TikTok: @calbaptist
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Conference: Western Athletic Conference (WAC)
Nickname: Lancers
Mascot: Lance the Lancer
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex
Head Coach: Herbie Behm
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #6
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #19
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
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U.S. News College Rankings
#30 in Regional Universities West (tie)
#131 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools where doctorate not offered
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: B-
Diversity: A
Athletics: A
Professors: B
Dorms: A+
Student Life: A
Value: B
Campus: A+
Party Scene: C-
Location: B-
Campus Food: A+
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #268 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #121 of 1,332
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