California Baptist University
Former names | California Baptist College (1950–1998) |
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| Motto | Live Your Purpose |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1950 |
Religious affiliation | California Southern Baptist Convention |
| Endowment | $119.1 million (2022) |
| President | Ronald L. Ellis |
| Students | 11,491 (Fall 2021) |
| Location | , , United States 33°55′48″N 117°25′30″W / 33.93000°N 117.42500°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Colors | Navy blue and gold |
| Nickname | Lancers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference Western Water Polo Association (men's water polo) Golden Coast Conference (women's water polo) |
| Website | calbaptist |
California Baptist University (Cal Baptist or CBU) is a private Baptist Christian university in Riverside, California. Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College, it is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, an organization affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. CBU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.