Athletics & scholarships at California Baptist University
Sports sponsored, athletic aid, and participation. Aid and participation come from the U.S. Department of Education's Equity in Athletics (EADA) filings (2025); division, conference, and scholarship detail come from program records.
Total athletic aid
$10,658,063
Athletes
448
212 men · 236 women
Sports sponsored
20
NCAA D1
WAC
United Athletic Conference
Big West Conference
Big 12
Sports sponsored
| Sport | Teams | Athletes | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer | Men · Women | 69 | Offered |
| Water Polo | Men · Women | 54 | Offered |
| Swimming and Diving | Men · Women | 53 | — |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | Men · Women | 44 | — |
| Baseball | Men | 38 | Offered |
| Cross Country |
Peer schools at this competition level
Campbell University, NC
NCAA D1·$10,707,515
Samford University, AL
NCAA D1·$10,494,364
Pepperdine University, CA
NCAA D1·$10,865,811
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Baseball
1 program
Baseball
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 44-15
Roster
Size: 38 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
James W. Totman Stadium
Capacity: 800
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
CBU Baseball 2021 WAC Regular Season Champions
Basketball
2 programs
Basketball
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 17-15
Roster
Size: 15 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
Capacity: 5,050
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
CBU Ends the Winter Season in the Top 100 of the Learfield Directors' Cup Standings
Basketball
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 13 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
WBB Preview: CBU Headed to Championship Saturday with Showdown Against ACUWBBMar 13 | Barros and Nordstrom Light Up the Board, Sending CBU Back to the Championship GameWBBMar 13
Cheer
2 programs
Cheer
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Recent Achievements
Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 15, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 5 All-WAC FinishersMay 15FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap | WAC Outdoor Track Championships | Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 16, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 8 All-WAC FinishersMay 16FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap
Cheer
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Recent Achievements
Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 15, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 5 All-WAC FinishersMay 15FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap | WAC Outdoor Track Championships | Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 16, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 8 All-WAC FinishersMay 16FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap
Cheerleading
2 programs
Cheerleading
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 0-0
Roster
Size: 55 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
CBU Competes in USA Collegiate Championships in AnaheimCHEERFeb 17, 2025 | CBU Earns First Grand National Championship Title in DaytonaCHEERApr 18, 2024 | Lancers Earn 12th USA Championship Title in AnaheimCHEERFeb 20, 2024
Cheerleading
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 0-0
Roster
Size: 55 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
CBU Competes in USA Collegiate Championships in AnaheimCHEERFeb 17, 2025 | CBU Earns First Grand National Championship Title in DaytonaCHEERApr 18, 2024 | Lancers Earn 12th USA Championship Title in AnaheimCHEERFeb 20, 2024
Cross Country
2 programs
Cross Country
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 1-0
Roster
Size: 17 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
CBU Soccer Stadium
Capacity: 520
In order to be considered for a spot on the California Baptist University cross country team you must have run one of the following times within the past academic year. Men: 1600m: 4:20, 3200m: 9:20. Once these standards are achieved please register with the NCAA eligibility center and then contact the coaching staff about possible opportunities. These positions are limited and not guaranteed.
Recent Achievements
Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus NCAA National Championshipson Nov 21, 2026at 10 AMNov 2110 AMvsCross Country & TrackNCAA National Championships | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship
Cross Country
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 1-0
Roster
Size: 18 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
CBU Soccer Stadium
Capacity: 520
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus NCAA National Championshipson Nov 21, 2026at 10 AMNov 2110 AMvsCross Country & TrackNCAA National Championships | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship
Dance
2 programs
Dance
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 40 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
DanceFeb 19, 2024Lancers Secure Three Top-5 FInishes at USA Collegiate Championships | Lancers Claim Three National Championships at NCA/NDA College NationalsCHEERApr 8, 2022 | Lancers Take Home Hardware At USA Collegiate ChampionshipsCHEERFeb 28, 2022
Dance
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 40 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
DanceFeb 19, 2024Lancers Secure Three Top-5 FInishes at USA Collegiate Championships | Lancers Claim Three National Championships at NCA/NDA College NationalsCHEERApr 8, 2022 | Lancers Take Home Hardware At USA Collegiate ChampionshipsCHEERFeb 28, 2022
Golf
2 programs
Golf
Men's
NCAA D1
WAC
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 10 athletes
Financial Aid
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
Abercrombie Named WAC Player of the Week; Abercrombie Leads Lancers to Second Place, While Securing Second Place Individually
Golf
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 8 athletes
Financial Aid
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
CBU Lands Three Golfers on the WGCA Scholar All-American List; Cao Named WAC Freshman of the Year; Cao Named WAC Golfer of the Week.
Junior Lancers
2 programs
Junior Lancers
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Junior Lancers membership includes an official membership card, exclusive replica basketball jersey, sunglasses, and various other items, along with access to home events for multiple sports.
Junior Lancers
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Junior Lancers membership includes an official membership card, exclusive replica basketball jersey, sunglasses, and various other items, along with access to home events for multiple sports.
Soccer
2 programs
Soccer
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 9-4-3
Roster
Size: 30 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
CBU Soccer Stadium
Capacity: 520
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
CBU Men's Soccer vs USD; First NCAA Tournament Win (Cinematic Highlight)
Soccer
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 39 athletes
Financial Aid
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
2024 WAC Championship CBU Women's Soccer vs GCU
Softball
1 program
Softball
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 28 athletes
Financial Aid
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
Lancers Win WAC Tournament and Punch Their Ticket to the NCAA TournamentSBMay 9
Stunt
2 programs
Stunt
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: W-L
Roster
Size: 3 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
STUNT Wins Sixth Consecutive National ChampionshipSTUNTApr 26 | CBU Wins Fifth Consecutive Joust Championship with wins over HPU and JessupSTUNTMar 14 | THE JOUST | CHAMPIONSHIP DAY
Stunt
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: W-L
Roster
Size: 3 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
STUNT Wins Sixth Consecutive National ChampionshipSTUNTApr 26 | CBU Wins Fifth Consecutive Joust Championship with wins over HPU and JessupSTUNTMar 14 | THE JOUST | CHAMPIONSHIP DAY
Swim
1 program
Swim
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 27 athletes
Financial Aid
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
Del Valle and Jimenez Puch Tickets to the NCAA ChampionshipMSWIMMar 11
Swimming & Diving
2 programs
Swimming & Diving
Men's
NCAA D1
Scholarships
Team Performance
Roster
Size: 26 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
Completed Event:Men's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Diving Zone E Championshipson March 9, 2026,Mar 9FinalatMen's Swimming and DivingNCAA Diving Zone E ChampionshipsRecap | NCAA Diving Zone E Championships | Completed Event:Men's Swimming and Diving at Men's NCAA Championshipson March 25, 2026,Mar 25FinalatMen's Swimming and DivingMen's NCAA ChampionshipsRecap
Swimming & Diving
Women's
NCAA D1
United Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 27 athletes
Financial Aid
Recent Achievements
Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 15, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 5 All-WAC FinishersMay 15FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap | WAC Outdoor Track Championships | Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 16, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 8 All-WAC FinishersMay 16FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap
Track
2 programs
Track
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 0-0
Roster
Size: 23 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
James W. Totman Stadium
Capacity: 5,050
In order to be considered for a spot on the California Baptist University track team you must have run one of the following times within the past academic year: 800m: 1:57.5, 1600m: 4:25, 3200m: 9:30. Once these standards are achieved please register with the NCAA eligibility center and then contact the coaching staff about possible opportunities.
Recent Achievements
Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus NCAA National Championshipson Nov 21, 2026at 10 AMNov 2110 AMvsCross Country & TrackNCAA National Championships | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship
Track
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 0-0
Roster
Size: 21 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
James W. Totman Stadium
Capacity: 5,050
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus NCAA National Championshipson Nov 21, 2026at 10 AMNov 2110 AMvsCross Country & TrackNCAA National Championships | Upcoming Event:Cross Country & Track versus Big West Conference Championshipon Oct 31, 2026at 8 AMOct 318 AMvsCross Country & TrackBig West Conference Championship | Big West Conference Championship
Volleyball
2 programs
Volleyball
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Recent Achievements
Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 15, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 5 All-WAC FinishersMay 15FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap | WAC Outdoor Track Championships | Completed Event:Cross Country & Track versus WAC Outdoor Track Championshipson May 16, 2026,,1 WAC Champion, 8 All-WAC FinishersMay 16FinalvsCross Country & TrackWAC Outdoor Track ChampionshipsRecap
Volleyball
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 19 athletes
Financial Aid
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
Nalanie Neal Wins Big West Rookie of the Week for Second Consecutive Week
Water Polo
2 programs
Water Polo
Men's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 10-3
Roster
Size: 24 athletes
Financial Aid
California Baptist University boasts state-of-the-art athletic facilities designed to support elite performance and enhance the student-athlete experience.
Recent Achievements
CBU was picked third in the Big West Preseason Poll; Andrea Nuzzo named to Preseason Coaches' Team.
Water Polo
Women's
NCAA D1
Big West Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 14-11
Roster
Size: 30 athletes
Financial Aid
Purpose Driven Champions. Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
CBU Ends Season with 5th Place Victory over APU in GCC Tournament
Wrestling
1 program
Wrestling
Men's
NCAA D1
Big 12
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 3-11
Roster
Size: 29 athletes
Financial Aid
Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. Our rich history has taken CBU from the NAIA to Division II and continues to strive for excellence as a growing Division I program.
Recent Achievements
WREST Preview: CBU Embarks on 4th Consecutive Trip to BIG 12 ChampionshipsWRESMar 4 | Lancers Earn Three Seeded Wrestlers for the BIG 12 ChampionshipsWRESMar 2
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Athletic aid and participation from the U.S. Department of Education's Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), 2025 filing. Division, conference, and scholarship detail from program records. Last updated October 19, 2026.