California Baptist University

Riverside, California

California Baptist University is situated in the greater Los Angeles area and was founded in 1950. The beautiful 82-acre campus in Riverside reflects the Southern California environment, with towering palm trees and white mission-style buildings and their distinctive red roofs.

A college education changes a young student in many ways - it increases his/her career options, introduces the student to new ideas and interests and helps the student to make friends that last a lifetime. With outstanding academic programs and a committed faculty, California Baptist University can transform the whole way a student see the world, opening up possibilities for learning, leading, serving and succeeding that you never imagined.

For international students who have dream about getting a prestigious American university degree while studying in a sunny and warm environment, this is the optimal opportunity! Students will have plenty of time discovering California and personally experiencing famous places!

Academic and Sport Facilities

The new Yeager Center features a spacious cafeteria, large lecture-style classrooms.

Mission Hall is home to science labs, classrooms and faculty.

The Annie Gabriel Library has more than 75,500 volumes. It also features networked computers, CD-ROM’s, access to the Internet and online databases.

Van Dyne Gymnasium is mostly used for basketball and volleyball.

Lancer Aquatic Center is one of the best swimming facilities in Southern California.

Other facilities include: Fitness Center, Training Room, Baseball Field, Softball Field, Soccer Fields and Tennis Courts.

Dormitories and School Residences

Separate men’s and women’s residence halls for underclassman.

Apartment complex and cottages for upperclassman.

All campus housing has free local phone service, basic cable, and internet access.

Academic Admission Requirements

Official copies of academic records from secondary schools and colleges, showing dates of attendance, courses, and grades received.

TOESL score of 500 undergrad /550 graduate.

GMAT 500 (graduate only).

Two letters of recommendation.

The Community

Riverside, one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in America, offers the amenities of a large city and the comfort of a college town. Located 90 km east of Los Angeles, Riverside is a community of 255,000.

Students can take advantage of the nearby theme parks - Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, or Six Flags Magic Mountain. For students interested in sports they can experience the Dodgers and the Angels (baseball), the Lakers and the Clippers (basketball), the Mighty Ducks and the Kings (ice hockey).

Starting Dates:

Fall Semester: Early September, Spring Semester: Early January

Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Diving
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Closest International and Local Airports:

Los Angeles International Airport – 90 km, Ontario International Airport – 30 km