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California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,445
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $77,620
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California Lutheran University is a private nonprofit college in Thousand Oaks, CA with 2,296 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1266 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,445 per year ($22,204 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $77,620 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,290
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,702
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–670
200800
SAT Math560–660
200800
ACT Composite24–31
136
What California Lutheran University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $70,795
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $54,480
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,204
- $30–48k$19,836
- $48–75k$20,665
- $75–110k$24,034
- $110k+$34,186
Get a personal estimate with California Lutheran University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $77,620
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,296
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White36%
- Hispanic41%
- Black5%
- Asian6%
California Lutheran University FAQ
What is California Lutheran University's acceptance rate?+
California Lutheran University admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for California Lutheran University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1266.
What ACT score do you need for California Lutheran University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–31.
Is California Lutheran University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to California Lutheran University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,290 students applied to California Lutheran University and 4,702 were admitted; 575 enrolled.
Does California Lutheran University consider legacy status?+
Yes. California Lutheran University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California Lutheran University require an essay?+
California Lutheran University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California Lutheran University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $70,795 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,445.
What is California Lutheran University's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110413 · How we use this data
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