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CELEBRATING75 YEARSOF PURPOSE
CELEBRATING75 YEARSOF PURPOSE
Every story has a beginning and yours starts right here at California Baptist University.
LIVE A STORY THAT MATTERS.
For 75 years, California Baptist University has been a place where lives are shaped with purpose. Like a diamond, every life is formed through meaningful growth, intentional challenge
and the work of becoming refined over time into something strong, beautiful and enduring.
At CBU, we believe you were made to live a story that matters.
A story formed through academics that prepare you for your calling, a community that supports you and a faith foundation that anchors everything you do. CBU students are not only academically prepared but also biblically rooted, globally minded and equipped to serve in a world that needs both conviction and compassion. As you step into your future, you’ll do more than earn a degree, you’ll begin to uncover the purpose you were made to live.
ACCOUNTING, ARCHITECTURE AND MORE!
Choose your academic adventure.
Whether you're looking to start with an Associate's Degree or seeking a terminal Doctorate Degree, you can choose from more than 150 academic programs to provide you with the skills and knowledge to shape your future and write your own unique storyline.
150+
Academic
Programs
85+
Academic
Majors
2
Learning options:
On-campus or online
Physical Therapist Assistant, AS
CBU's PTA program is a 2-year, 5-semester program that includes theory, application and clinical experiences in preparation for taking the national exam.
Education, Teaching Credentials
For all CBU graduate teaching credential programs, coursework culminates in a semester of full-time student teaching, completed in local public schools.
Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate
California licensed RNs who hold an MSN degree from a regionally accredited institution may complete one of the 6 concentrations offered.
Associates, Credentials and Certificate Programs
Aviation Flight, BS
Students who have no prior flight experience can graduate from CBU's aviation flight program with the skills to be a pilot.
Cybersecurity, BS (Online)
Develop the information technology (IT) skills necessary to plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
Sport Management, BS
Students are prepared for administrative careers in the fields of athletics, fitness, recreation, sport and tourism.
Bachelor's Degrees
Architecture, MArch
The Master of Architecture degree prepares students to become practicing, licensed architects in the United States of America.
Counseling Psychology, MS
The oldest and largest master's program at CBU. This program aligns with the requirements for licensure as a MFT in California.
Physician Assistant Studies, MS
Support and uplift underserved communities across the globe through compassionate medical care embodying Christ’s teachings.
Master's Degrees
Business Administration, DBA
Created for the working adult, this online program allows students to focus on one online class every eight weeks.
Nursing Practice, DNP
Nurses in CBU's DNP program can assume major leadership roles in all types of healthcare and educational organizations.
Social Work, DSW
CBU's Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program is designed with the working professional in mind, thereby employing a distance-learning model.
Doctorate Degrees
Physical Therapist Assistant, AS
CBU's PTA program is a 2-year, 5-semester program that includes theory, application and clinical experiences in preparation for taking the national exam.
Education, Teaching Credentials
For all CBU graduate teaching credential programs, coursework culminates in a semester of full-time student teaching, completed in local public schools.
Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate
California licensed RNs who hold an MSN degree from a regionally accredited institution may complete one of the 6 concentrations offered.
Associates, Credentials and Certificate Programs
Aviation Flight, BS
Students who have no prior flight experience can graduate from CBU's aviation flight program with the skills to be a pilot.
Cybersecurity, BS (Online)
Develop the information technology (IT) skills necessary to plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
Sport Management, BS
Students are prepared for administrative careers in the fields of athletics, fitness, recreation, sport and tourism.
Bachelor's Degrees
Architecture, MArch
The Master of Architecture degree prepares students to become practicing, licensed architects in the United States of America.
Counseling Psychology, MS
The oldest and largest master's program at CBU. This program aligns with the requirements for licensure as a MFT in California.
Physician Assistant Studies, MS
Support and uplift underserved communities across the globe through compassionate medical care embodying Christ’s teachings.
Master's Degrees
Business Administration, DBA
Created for the working adult, this online program allows students to focus on one online class every eight weeks.
Nursing Practice, DNP
Nurses in CBU's DNP program can assume major leadership roles in all types of healthcare and educational organizations.
Social Work, DSW
CBU's Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program is designed with the working professional in mind, thereby employing a distance-learning model.
Doctorate Degrees
162 ACRES OF AWESOME
Big university feel,small college appeal
In 1955 CBU moved from its temporary location in El Monte to the City of Riverside, the 7th largest city in Southern California and 12th largest in the state. Riverside is home to a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities – and a short drive to the beach, desert and mountains.
Our 162-acre campus is perennially ranked among the best in the state and nation.
- #2 Best College Campus in California (#3 in America)
- #2 Best College Food in California (#4 in America)
- #2 Best College Dorms in California (#13 in America)
CBU delivers the big-university experience: Division I athletics, state-of-the-art facilities and a campus buzzing with opportunity. But what makes us stand out is the heart of a small Christian college – where faith is at the center and you're supported every step of the way.
Source: Niche.com
Features and benefits of a CBU education
Small Class Sizes
Be seen and heard - CBU Professors know you by your name, not by your student ID number. Don't settle for anything less.
Student Success Specialists
There is an dedicated department full of CBU staff members ready to guide and support you from the day you start to the day you graduate.
Not-For-Profit
Revenues are invested back into the University. This ensures CBU continues to improve its infrastructure to better serve students.
A Teaching University
Learn from faculty who are here to teach, first and foremost. Their ground-breaking research comes second to your academic growth.
100% Christian Faculty
Your professors care for your edification as much as they care about your education. Heart and head – CBU faculty cares for both.
Future Focused
A robust Career Center and Alumni network will ensure a smooth transition into the work field and beyond.
Small Class Sizes
Be seen and heard - CBU Professors know you by your name, not by your student ID number. Don't settle for anything less.
Student Success Specialists
There is an dedicated department full of CBU staff members ready to guide and support you from the day you start to the day you graduate.
Not-For-Profit
Revenues are invested back into the University. This ensures CBU continues to improve its infrastructure to better serve students.
A Teaching University
Learn from faculty who are here to teach, first and foremost. Their ground-breaking research comes second to your academic growth.
Future Focused
A robust Career Center and Alumni network will ensure a smooth transition into the work field and beyond.
100% Christian Faculty
Your professors care for your edification as much as they care about your education. Heart and head – CBU faculty cares for both.
PREFER THE FLEXIBILITY OF ONLINE CLASSES?
Learn anytime, anywhereand on your own terms.
CBU Online students enjoy the same supportive resources as on-campus students, including access to the Recreation Center, Writing Center, Counseling Center, Disability Services, Career Center and more.
40+ Fully Online Programs
Discover a degree that fits your calling. From bachelor's to doctoral programs, they are designed to help you achieve your educational and professional goals.
Generous Scholarships and Financial Aid
CBU is committed to making education affordable with competitive tuition rates and multiple financial aid opportunities, including institutional scholarships, employer partnerships and federal aid.
7,500+ Online Graduates and Growing
For more than a decade, CBU has empowered thousands of graduates to pursue their degrees while balancing work, family and life.
8 Week Sessions
Classes start every 8 weeks. Restart and complete your academic journey at your own pace but with the full support of CBU staff and faculty. Register for enrollment today.
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CLASSES BEGIN October 27, 2025
I loved being a student at CBU because of the professors demonstrate respect, kindness and show they care about their students. I love the environment on campus. It’s overall a great school.
I am a transfer student at California Baptist University. Hands down the most welcoming college. Staff will constantly call and check up to see if everything is okay and if you need help with anything.
It’s a great school – Christian based learning and environment created a strong sense of care from peers and professors. The campus is beautiful and the food is amazing. One campus visit will be enough to help you decide.
For 75 years, CBU has shaped lives through purposeful learning, faith and community.
Students don't just earn degrees,they live stories that matter.
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