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California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University is a medium, private institution located in Thousand Oaks, ca. Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,510 undergraduates
cost $48,012 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into California Lutheran University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.2%
SAT score average 1258
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California Lutheran University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $48,012
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,490
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,151
Cost of attendance* $67,805
Average financial aid package $43,650
Estimated cost $24,155 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $48,012
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,490
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,151
Cost of attendance* $67,805
Average financial aid package $43,650
Estimated cost $24,155 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? California Lutheran University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,510, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

3,410

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
24%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
28%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
37%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At California Lutheran University, students love their Student Government, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787
phone 805-492-2411
address www.callutheran.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Recreation or club sports related

Service organizations

Campus ministry or other religiously affiliated organization

Multicultural organizations

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California Lutheran University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California Lutheran University?

California Lutheran University is located in Thousand Oaks, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at California Lutheran University? 

The acceptance rate for California Lutheran University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for California Lutheran University?

The average high school GPA for California Lutheran University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California Lutheran University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at California Lutheran University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $271,220.

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