California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian colleges and universities in Southern California. CBU offers bachelor's, master's and credential programs in Riverside, San Bernardino and online.

California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.

University Highlights

• Founded in 1950 by the California Southern Baptist Convention
• Fall 2016 enrollment of 9,157 students
• 72 bachelor degree programs, with 150 major concentrations and 47 minors
• 25 master degree programs, with 45 concentrations
• 3 doctoral programs
• 100% Christian faculty and staff
• 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional University
• Accreditations and approvals include
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
  • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
  • National Association of Schools of Music
  • State of California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Board of Registered Nurses
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • CBU's bachelor degree programs in civil engineering (BSCE), electrical and computer engineering (BSECE) and mechanical engineering (BSME) have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

  Veterans

  Welcome prospective student veteran and/or dependent!!

  We are excited that you are taking the next step in your journey by looking into using your GI Bill at CBU! You can use your GI Bill Chapters 1606, 30, 31, 33 and 35 here. During the 2015-2016 VA fiscal year we had 426 students use their GI Bill at CBU with 370 in Spring 2016 in both our traditional and online programs. During this same time period we graduated 42 students using GI Bill educational benefits!!

  For private colleges in California, we are ranked #6 in number of veterans on campus, 5 veterans less than the #5 school!

  Riverside Campus Profile

  The beautiful 160-acre main campus of California Baptist University is situated in the heart of Riverside's historic Magnolia Avenue district just a short drive from popular beaches and mountain resorts. The main campus is comprised of more than 30 buildings featuring the 94,800 sq. ft. Eugene and Billie Yeager Center, separate men's and women's residence halls, multiple apartment complexes and modular housing, the 270-seat Wallace Theater, a fitness center, one of the region's largest aquatic centers, the Annie Gabriel Library, the Van Dyne Gym, and the JoAnn Hawkins Music building, one of the nation's most advanced music production and recording facilities.

  Take a tour of the campus.

  CBU Lancers Athletics

  CBU's Lancers athletic program is gaining recognition as one of the best in the nation with numerous regional and national championship teams in a variety of sports, including men's and women's volleyball, men's and women's swimming, men's and women's golf, softball, baseball and wrestling.

  Visit the CBU Lancers Athletics Web site.

  CBU in the region

  CBU has established extension sites throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties with more being planned in response to the growing demand for CBU's distinctive faith-based, working-adult degree programs. School districts, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, churches and businesses seek out and hold CBU graduates in high regard for their unique combination of competence, confidence and compassion.
  CBU's Spiritual Mission

  In addition to community involvement through a variety of service projects and activities, California Baptist University also supports a wide range of highly active international programs. Included are educational partnerships with a number of universities in Europe and Asia. Further, the CBU International Service Projects program annually sends scores of student teams throughout the world to teach and participate in recreation, construction and infrastructure.