California Baptist University Reviews

  • 7 Reviews
  • Riverside (CA)
  • Annual Tuition: $38,058
50% of 7 students said this degree improved their career prospects
57% of 7 students said they would recommend this school to others
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not a Christian university disappointed
  • Reviewed: 2/21/2024
  • Degree: Psychology
"My experience with the online courses at this university has been disheartening. The negligence of counselors has led to significant financial and emotional distress, as administrators and advisors overlook crucial elements. As a disabled student, the lack of support and additional barriers in my final class have been particularly challenging. The university's indifference to the well-being of online students is evident, with minimal check-ins throughout the semester or no response from advisors, despite awareness of academic and emotional struggles. Having invested over $56,000 in FAFSA aid, and facing disqualification for private loans due to credit issues from student loans, the financial burden adds to the disappointment. This Christian university falls short of representing the pillars of empathy and equity, especially for students with disabilities. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE OPS PROGRAM, I tired to reach out to the president of the university and have been getting dodged by all offices with no one reaching out. (considering Class action lawsuit ) due to the negligence on online students."
JM
  • Reviewed: 2/18/2024
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"My experience at this institution has been far from memorable. The advising team as well as the counselors are not great with online transfer students. The amount of misinformation I have received from both a counselor and multiple advisors is disappointing. I've had to take two courses that I was told I needed, that I have come to find were not needed. I have no idea what to believe at this point. The only reason I have not left this institution is due to the fact that I've invested so much of my time and MONEY into this school. It's shameful how when issues arise they have no care to resolve them. They just ignore your issues and act as if they did nothing wrong."
Kate
  • Reviewed: 8/24/2019
  • Degree: Accounting
"I'm surprised at some of long-winded, ranting, negative reviews. I've had an amazing experience being a student with the CBU Online Master's program. Let me tell you, just because it is online it is NOT easy. In fact, I'm pretty sure they make it insanely hard because they're making up for the fact that you're not sitting in a classroom 15 hours a week. There is a LOT of homework. The teachers really do care and want you to learn. The most challenging aspect - aside from trying to work full-time and complete this Master's program - is that there are critical assignments each term that MUST be passed with a B or higher to pass the course, no matter how well you're doing in it otherwise. It definitely keeps you on your toes and ensures you're taking it seriously and invested in the learning. I find the assignments extremely difficult if not vague and confusing, but I believe that's because they want you to work really hard. I am certain that when I graduate in December it is going to be the best and most accomplished I've ever felt. I'll know I really earned the degree because of how hard I worked."
Ashley Goodman
  • Reviewed: 8/21/2017
  • Degree: Accounting
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course content provided by this school. The quality of the instruction was excellent. The instructors were very communicative, responsive, and helpful. Having attended California Baptist University after attending a public community college, I was very pleased with the quality of instruction being offered by California Baptist University, exceeding the quality of the public community college immensely."
Unhappy Student
  • Reviewed: 9/15/2016
  • Degree: Sociology
"Personally, I feel like choosing to attend CBU was the worst mistake of my life. The financial aid department is not helpful in the least and you can never get in contact with your advisors. It is way too expensive for the quality of the education. The bible courses primarily use study bibles. They pride themselves as being a Christian based school, but they don't even use the Bible. Many people enjoy their experience at CBU, but I am not and I am going to transfer. Maybe life on campus is better, but I would never recommend this university."
Breanna
  • Reviewed: 8/30/2016
  • Degree: Marketing
"The CBU Online program was very hands on, and the professors really seemed to care about me as a student, and were supportive and helpful throughout my education. I loved that the schedule was flexible enough for me to still have a job while I attended."
Haro Maria
  • Reviewed: 1/20/2015
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"I really love the atmoshere of the school. The professors are always willing to help. Students are also very friendly and the campus is not too big and you can find classes pretty easy."