California Baptist University 8432 Magnolia Ave Riverside CA 92504
33.9293952977401, -117.42702279521401
Preference for veterans, CBU graduates, applicants interested in serving the Inland Empire/California shortage areas, US citizens/permanent residents, community-service volunteers, applicants from underrepresented/underserved/rural populations, and global-health interest. Min overall GPA 3.2/science 3.0 (matriculant avgs ~3.7 GPA). (calbaptist.edu MSPA)
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
Format: One-on-one interview Where: On campus
Interview day runs all day and includes face-to-face interviews with the admissions committee plus local screening exams in math and English composition — you must score at least 70% on those to pass. Admission is rolling, with seats offered at several points in the cycle.
Summarized from California Baptist University’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-26. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.
California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU helps 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.
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