What division is California Baptist?

California Baptist competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the WAC.

What GPA do you need for California Baptist?

The average GPA at California Baptist is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is California Baptist?

California Baptist has an enrollment of approximately 8,179 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at California Baptist?

California Baptist has an acceptance rate of 85%.

How do I get recruited to play at California Baptist?

To get recruited at California Baptist, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against California Baptist's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

California Baptist

Riverside, CAFCSWAC

Updated July 13, 2026

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

8,179

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

85%

Acceptance

62%

Graduation

74%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

California Baptist is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the WAC, located in Riverside, CA. We map basketball and track & field at California Baptist, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for basketball and track & field. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

62%

Acceptance

85%

Student:Faculty

21:1

Retention

74%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$52,336

Coaching Staff40 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About California Baptist Athletics

California Baptist is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Riverside, CA, competing in the WAC. With an enrollment of 8,179 students, California Baptist offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for basketball and track & field at California Baptist, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at California Baptist is 3.3. The school maintains a 62% graduation rate.

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