About

About CBU Online

California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian colleges and universities in Southern California. CBU offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral and credential programs – on campus and online.

California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.

Are you ready to advance your education, your career, and your purpose? CBU Online was designed for the working professional. Whether you are looking to advance your current career or start the new career path of your dreams. California Baptist University Online has more than 40 fully online and fully accredited degree programs designed for busy adults. Earn your degree online and all backed by California Baptist University’s main campus established in 1950.

University Highlights

Founded in 1950 by the California Southern Baptist Convention
Fall 2019 enrollment of 11,045 students
CBU offers degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels

100% Christian faculty and staff
2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional University Ranked #43
Ranked #42 Best Online Bachelor’s Program 2019 by U.S. News & World Report
Accreditations and approvals include

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs