California Baptist University
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California Baptist University: international tuition 40,638 USD per year, one-year total cost 55,766 USD, acceptance rate 84.9%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105.
Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student may seek both merit aid and need-based aid at CBU. In particular, CBU Promise guarantees at least $10,000 annually in CBU Gift aid for international students beginning Fall 2026 or later, while the need-based International Enrollment Grant requires an international aid application after admission.
Getting in. The school admits 84.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 400–510, Math 380–500, ACT 18–28. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 72+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 55,766 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2023-2024, 36 international students got financial aid, 28,364 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through international undergraduate application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at California Baptist University?
International tuition is 40,638 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 55,766 USD.
Does California Baptist University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student may seek both merit aid and need-based aid at CBU. In particular, CBU Promise guarantees at least $10,000 annually in CBU Gift aid for international students beginning Fall 2026 or later, while the need-based International Enrollment Grant requires an international aid application after admission.
What English scores does California Baptist University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at California Baptist University?
The acceptance rate is 84.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages state guaranteed aid or GPA criteria, but do not say merit awards are automatically considered with admission without a separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe supplied pages do not state whether CBU considers an international applicant's ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesThe International Enrollment Grant requires an international financial aid application after admission; the page does not name CSS Profile.
Scholarships at this school
CBU PromiseOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page10,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M
CBU guarantees CBU Gift aid for undergraduate international students starting in Fall 2026 or later.
International Enrollment GrantNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
This is a need-based grant, and the page explicitly makes it available to degree-seeking international students at all levels.
Deadline: International financial aid application required after acceptance.
Minister's Kin ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The international page lists this scholarship but does not explicitly confirm international eligibility; its main condition is being a dependent child of an evangelical minister.
Multiple Sibling ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The international page lists this scholarship but does not explicitly confirm international eligibility; it applies to families with two or more members enrolled simultaneously.
Trustees ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The international page lists this for incoming freshmen, but does not explicitly state that the Trustees Scholarship itself is open to international students.
U.S. student figures2023–24Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial sealed transcripts must be sent directly from your school, with a certified English translation.Required
- EssaysiA 250-to-650-word essay on one of seven prompts is required.Required
- English proficiencyiEnglish proficiency must be shown through an approved test score or transcripts that qualify for a waiver.Required
- Proof of fundsiAn admission decision can come first, but proof of financial support is needed before the I-20 is issued.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Application and all documents due for Spring (January) semester - international applicantsApplicationin17days
- Application and all documents due for Fall (September) semester - international applicantsApplication+259 days
- Fall 2027 Move-In Day / Welcome Weekend (Sept 3-6)Orientation+323 days
- Fall priority application deadline (ROLLING)Application+412 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- SATACTVery important
- Application essayVery important
- Class rankConsidered
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AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data