Private not-for-profit

Medium

Western Athletic Conference

California Baptist University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range900 to 1190

ACT Range19 to 27

Average GPA3.44

Acceptance Rate85.4%

With an 85% acceptance rate, Cal Baptist is within reach for many solid students, but test-optional does not make scores irrelevant. If you submit scores, aim for the upper half of its range, around 1050-1190 SAT or 23-27 ACT, especially if your GPA is near 3.44.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

California Baptist University facts and stats

Quick Facts

California Baptist University is a private Christian university in Riverside, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 8,417. Cal Baptist’s freshman retention rate is 75%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 62%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Location

Riverside, CA

Undergrad Enrollment8,417

Freshman Retention75%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio21:1

Graduation Rate62%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key California Baptist University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

December 5

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Cal Baptist, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Save the summer before senior year and a fall retake for score improvement or superscoring. Cal Baptist’s March 2 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing timeline because scores are not required for aid.

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What you'll actually pay

Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $41,228, with 67% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $17,241. Submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$41,228

Room and Board$16,050

Average Merit Award$17,241

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid67%

Average Aid Package$37,816

Average Debt at Grad$35,664

California Baptist University’s estimated cost of attendance is about $57,278, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 67% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $37,816. Merit awards average $17,241, which can significantly reduce the published price for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $35,664.