California Baptist University

California Baptist University (CBU) is a private Christian university located in Riverside, California. Founded in 1950, the university is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through its multiple colleges and schools. CBU is known for integrating faith-based learning with professional preparation, emphasizing academic excellence and spiritual development across disciplines such as business, engineering, nursing, education, and the arts. The university has experienced significant growth in recent decades, expanding both its traditional on-campus enrollment and its online education programs. CBU serves a diverse student body from across the United States and around the world, offering a vibrant campus life that includes athletics, student organizations, chapel services, and community engagement opportunities. The university's athletic teams, known as the Lancers, compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).