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ACCEPTANCE RATE

78.28%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

78

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$15,354

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Nursing Program

The nursing program at California Baptist University prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at California Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education since 2008.

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California Baptist University

6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA

California Baptist University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Riverside, CA and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. California Baptist University has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Education
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1260 to 1640 on the SAT, or 18 to 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. CBU admits around 70 percent of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 44 percent of students enrolled. Additional information from the admissions office can be found from CBU or by requesting information here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,800 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The California Baptist University Lancers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division II)
  • Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California Baptist University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree157
Master's Degree75

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male41
Female191

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian23
Black12
Hispanic85
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders4
White82
Multiple Races10
Non Resident Alien4
Unknown11

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Nursing program at California Baptist University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students California Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, California Baptist University may offer services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

California Baptist University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling