Accreditation
The mission of CBU Online is to respond to the non-traditional student that balances family responsibilities while advancing their education through market driven degree and non-degree academic programs utilizing the latest technologies in distance education through faculty who are committed to student’s academic, professional, and spiritual success.
California Baptist University (CBU), which includes all programs offered by CBU Online, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Many prospective students are uncertain about which college degrees employers or universities will accept. This regional accreditation by WSCUC means you can be confident that your CBU degree is recognized and respected by schools and companies across the country.
CBU is currently authorized to offer distance learning in 37 states.
CBU Online has received various awards and has been ranked as a top school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 8 consecutive years.
- Ranked #52 Best Online Bachelor’s Program 2020 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #34 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans 2020 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Graduate Education Faculty Credentials and Training 2020 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Online MBA Faculty Credentials and Training 2020 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Online Graduate Business Credentials and Training 2020 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Online Bachelor’s Faculty Credentials and Training 2020 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #42 Best Online Bachelor’s Program 2019 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #28 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans 2019 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Graduate Education Faculty Credentials and Training 2019 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Online MBA Faculty Credentials and Training 2019 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Online Graduate Business Credentials and Training 2019 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #23 Best Online Bachelor’s Program 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #19 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Graduate Education Faculty Credentials and Training 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Online MBA Faculty Credentials and Training 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 Online Graduate Business Credentials and Training 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #8 Best Online Bachelor’s Program 2017 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #3 Graduate Education Faculty Credentials and Training 2017 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #2 Online MBA Faculty Credentials and Training 2017 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #34 Best Online Bachelor’s program 2016 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #3 online Graduate Education faculty credentials and training 2016 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #2 online MBA faculty credentials and training 2016 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #23 Best Online Bachelor’s program 2015 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #1 online Graduate Education faculty credentials and training 2015 by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #3 online MBA faculty credentials and training 2015 by U.S. News & World Report
- 2015 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional University
- 2015 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs
- Member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
- 2016 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs