The cost to live on campus in the residence halls and maintain a standard meal plan at California Baptist University typically ranges between 11,000 and 14,000 dollars per academic year, depending on the specific housing assignment. Shared-occupancy configurations, apartment-style complexes, and newer residential buildings feature varied pricing tiers. Additionally, students choose among different tiered meal plan options that scale in price based on the total number of dining hall meal swipes and flexible campus dining dollars allocated each semester.