California Baptist University

www.calbaptist.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,078

4.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,862

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.392%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

84.9%

7,990 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

11,902

83.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

61.9%

969 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California Baptist University is $39,078, which is $15,078 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,862.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending California Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,078

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Baptist University was $39,078. The cost of tuition at California Baptist University is $15,078 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$27,862

2024 Value

2.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 California Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,862. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California Baptist University grew by 2.57%.

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

$15,932

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California Baptist University was of $15,932 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.89% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% 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

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at California Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 95% 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.

0.392%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at California Baptist University was 0.392%, which represents 15 out of the 3826 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.

Enrollment

California Baptist University had a total enrollment of 11,902 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California Baptist University is 9,981 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,921. This means that 83.9% of students enrolled at California Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.7% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% White, 8.25% Black or African American, 6.46% Asian, 5.07% Two or More Races, 0.546% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.6%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.3%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Baptist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,902 students. The full-time enrollment at California Baptist University is 9,981 and the part-time enrollment is 1,921. This means that 83.9% of students enrolled at California Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

74%

2024 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 74%. 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 (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
5,204 enrolled students
White
3,304 enrolled students
Black or African American
982 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California Baptist University is 43.7% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% White, 8.25% Black or African American, 6.46% Asian, 5.07% Two or More Races, 0.546% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.386% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 599 students (5.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,238 more women than men received degrees from California Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Baptist University is hispanic or latino (1,378 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,048 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at California Baptist University is Counseling Psychology (189 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (176 degrees) and Social Work (169 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Public Administration and Social Service (269 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (198 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (52 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 (241,868 people), Other managers (181,312 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (173,790 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (110,455 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (102,119 people).

The most specialized majors at California Baptist University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (269 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (198 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (52 degrees), Psychology (500 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at California Baptist University are Public Administration and Social Service (269 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (198 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (52 degrees), Psychology (500 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (553,333 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (315,523 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,604 people), Outpatient care centers (266,993 people), and Individual & family services (231,722 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.

Physical Therapy Technician

Most Common (2024)

12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at California Baptist University was Physical Therapy Technician with 12 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,055

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,293

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,055 degrees were awarded to men at California Baptist University, which is 0.46 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,293).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 156 degrees were awarded to men at California Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.83 times less than the 188 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 188 degrees were awarded to men at California Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.06 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (73.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at California Baptist University is Female and Two or More Races (73.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 2.8% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,378 degrees awarded
White
1,048 degrees awarded
Black or African American
263 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California Baptist University is hispanic or latino (1,378 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,048 degrees).

3.26% of degree recipients (109 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
996 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
942 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
877 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Baptist University is hispanic or latino female (996 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (942 degrees).

Operations

California Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $158M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.8M (12.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, California Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 273M. California Baptist University employs 157 Professors, 89 Associate professors and 84 Assistant professors. Most academics at California Baptist University are Male Professor (91), Female Professor (66), and Female Assistant professor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Baptist University are: Management, with 165 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 164 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees.

Endowment

$158M

2024 Endowment

18.4%

growth from 2023

California Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $158M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of California Baptist University grew 18.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $112M 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

$114M

2024 Salaries

7.17%

growth from 2023

In 2024, California Baptist University paid a median of $114M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($273M) and a 7.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.97% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$40.1M

Instructional Salaries

371

Number of Employees

In 2024, California Baptist University paid a total of $40.1M to 371 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Baptist University were Management with 165 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 164 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees.

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