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California Lutheran University

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Acceptance Rate 81.94 %
SAT Average 1,190
2023 Tuition & Fees $48,012
Student Population 3,766
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $28,336

Academic Overview

California Lutheran University Campus, Thousand Oaks, CA
California Lutheran University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Thousand Oaks, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
California Lutheran University is one of 27 colleges affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $48,012 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $20,600.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,766 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 81.94% and the graduation rate is 74% last year.
The salary after graduation from California Lutheran University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $60,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, California Lutheran's tuition & fees is $48,012. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees is $20,600.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$48,012
Graduate$20,600
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at California Lutheran. The acceptance rate of California Lutheran is 81.94% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.86%. The average graduation rate is 74% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $28,336 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,766 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California Lutheran University is 81.94 %.
Acceptance Rate
81.94%
Graduation Rate for California Lutheran University is 74 %
Graduation Rate
74%
Transfer-out Rate for California Lutheran University is 21 %
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate for California Lutheran University is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for California Lutheran University is 3,766
Student Population
3,766
Student to Faculty Ratio for California Lutheran University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $28,336 at California Lutheran University.
Financial Aid Amount
$28,336

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787
Phone805-492-2411
WEBwww.callutheran.edu/
Admissionwww.callutheran.edu/admission/
Online Applicationwww.callutheran.edu/admission/apply.html
Financial Aidwww.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.callutheran.edu/veterans/
Disability Servicewww.callutheran.edu/students/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

California Lutheran offers 63 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's350
Master's201
Doctorate (Practical)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate10
Post-Master's Certificate50

Special Learning Opportunities

California Lutheran University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,517)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,840)

Veterans Benefits

California Lutheran University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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