California Lutheran Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.67%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1270. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $52,560
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at California Lutheran:
- Total Enrollment: 3,351, including 225 online students
- 2,297 Undergraduate, 1,054 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.3% men, 58.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 70%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 72 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 24 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
California Lutheran Overview
California Lutheran University (California Lutheran) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Thousand Oaks, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The California Lutheran's tuition & fees is $52,560 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $31,632.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,351 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
California Lutheran's acceptance rate is 75.67% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.05%. The median SAT score is 1270 and the ACT score is 26.
California Lutheran ranked 62nd in California Colleges rankings. California Lutheran University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of California Lutheran University is $52,560. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,046.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $54,520 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,603.
| Undergraduate | $52,560 |
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| Graduate | $22,046 |
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| Undergraduate | $54,520 |
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| Graduate | $21,603 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California Lutheran University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at California Lutheran
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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