Cal Baptist Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

Much Higher Than Average Diversity

We combine factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity to create an overall diversity grade for each school.

Highly diverse across all factors, California Baptist University is ranked #547 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is Very High

Many college students value the ability to meet and learn from different ethnic and racial groups, which is possible at a diverse institution such as this one.

Sitting at #393, California Baptist University has received an excellent ranking for ethnic diversity nationally.

Cal Baptist boasts excellent racial diversity.

Very good diversity of races in faculty.

Comparable to National Averages When it Comes to Balance of Male and Female Students

This may not be the best choice if you're seeking equal numbers of men and women.

At California Baptist University, the disparity between men and women on campus is on par with the national average. The undergraduate student body at Cal Baptist is predominantly female.

This university is ranked at #2,058 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 2,956 males and 4,899 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at California Baptist University is on par with the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Cal Baptist is excellent.

Higher Than Average Chance your Roommate Will be From Another State

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.

We took a look at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to create the geographic diversity ranking.

Over 90% of the students attending California Baptist University come from within California. Cal Baptist's rating of #890 makes it above average in this factor.

Age Range on Campus

Are you looking for a college where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a college where most students are about your own age?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At California Baptist University, 40.7% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Cal Baptist #1,566 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". We use it today to describe an amalgamation of people, traditions, ideas and cultures. Students who express that diversity in school is important to them are looking for institutions to provide a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, religions, and classes.

• Is Cal Baptist supporting and attracting students from all economic backgrounds?

  Schools with excellent ethnic and location diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as financial backgrounds. Get a better idea of how Cal Baptist supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Cal Baptist?

  The university years provide a one of a kind opportunity for students to have exposure to other backgrounds and cultures. Students should look for a university administration that is not only encouraging diversity institutionally, but also fostering a climate where students can exchange different ideas and perspectives in meaningful and positive ways.