California Lutheran University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,517
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Thousand Oaks, California, California Lutheran University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that California Lutheran University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California Lutheran University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, California Lutheran University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

California Lutheran University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,012

Cost of attendance at California Lutheran University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,012

Cost of attendance at California Lutheran University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at California Lutheran University received on average $30,924 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,924

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	143	28%	$5,083	$726,876
Other Federal Grant	249	48%	$4,233	$1,053,896
State Grant/Scholarships	165	32%	$8,214	$1,355,244
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	503	98%	$26,135	$13,145,838
Total Grant & Scholarships	503	98%	$30,924	$15,554,978

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California Lutheran University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California Lutheran University students is 73.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.1%.

73.8%

asian 75.0% 21 students
African American 68.8% 11 students
white 74.9% 203 students
unknown 86.7% 13 students
hispanic 73.5% 136 students
International Students 66.7% 8 students
Mixed Race 68.7% 46 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California Lutheran University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California Lutheran University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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