California Lutheran Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

California Lutheran University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is California Lutheran to get into?

This page provides the latest information on California Lutheran University (California Lutheran)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. California Lutheran's acceptance rate is 75.67% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,005 students applied and 4,544 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into California Lutheran.

To apply to California Lutheran, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

California Lutheran's acceptance rate places 41st out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1270 and the ACT score is 26 at California Lutheran. California Lutheran's SAT score ranks 19th out of 28 California colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
California Lutheran's yield rate is 11.05%, which is significantly lower by 12.62 percentage points (approximately 53.3% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to California Lutheran at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, California Lutheran's acceptance rate is 75.67% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.05%. 2,594 men and 3,398 women applied to California Lutheran and 1,944 men and 2,596 women students were accepted.

Among them, 231 men and 271 women were enrolled in California Lutheran. You can explore the California Lutheran's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at California Lutheran
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,005	2,594	3,398	0	13
Admitted	4,544	1,944	2,596	0	4
Enrolled	502	231	271	0	0
Acceptance Rate	75.67%	74.94%	76.40%	-	30.77%
Yield	11.05%	11.88%	10.44%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California Lutheran University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 65 students (13% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 16 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at California Lutheran.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,270, including 650 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 620 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 590. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560.

The median ACT composite score is 26, with a 75th percentile score of 31 and a 25th percentile score of 24 at California Lutheran. The median ACT Math score is 26 and the median ACT English score is 26.

How competitive is California Lutheran's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at California Lutheran University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,173, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at California Lutheran
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,150	1,270	1,330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	590	650	670
SAT Math	560	620	660
ACT Composite	24	26	31
ACT Math	22	26	26
ACT English	24	26	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California Lutheran University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at California Lutheran. The english proficiency test is not required, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California Lutheran University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

California Lutheran Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to California Lutheran:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.callutheran.edu/admission/
Online Application: www.callutheran.edu/admission/apply.html
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the California Lutheran?

California Lutheran is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 75.67%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to California Lutheran?

California Lutheran recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to California Lutheran is 1,270, and the average ACT score is 26. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does California Lutheran require essays or personal statements?

Yes, California Lutheran requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for California Lutheran admission?

Yes, California Lutheran requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

California Lutheran does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, California Lutheran requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

California Lutheran recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for California Lutheran?

The institutional SAT code for California Lutheran is 4088.