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Overview |
California Lutheran University | |||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #359 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | callutheran.edu | |||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | |||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 5,290 | |||
| Admitted | 4,702 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | |||
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| % Men | 10% | |||
| % Women | 20% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 49% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 27% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 4% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | |||
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| % In-State | 80% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | |||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/