CBU reports enrollment growth for fall 2026

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2026) — Fall 2026 marks the 26th consecutive year of enrollment growth at California Baptist University, Dr. Ronald L. Ellis announced today.  

At the fall meeting of the CBU Board of Trustees, Ellis announced that 2026 enrollment totaled 12,613 students. The number represents an increase of 97 students over fall 2025.  

“We are grateful to welcome each of these students to the CBU community and honored to be part of their journey as they discover and live their purpose,” Ellis said. “The Lord continues to bless CBU, and we look forward to seeing how He will work through the lives of our students.” 

Since Ellis became president in November 1994, CBU enrollment has grown from 808 students to 12,613 students, more than 15 times larger in 32 years. The University offers more than 100 majors along with 44 master’s and 11 doctoral programs.