| Fielding Graduate vs. California Lutheran |
#409 in National Universities #97 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #25 in Federal Region IX Universities #57 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$24,649 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$52,560 |
| expensive$24,689 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,046 |
| - | Average Financial Aid Amount | $30,909 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT 26 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 75.67% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.05% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | |
| Dual Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller915 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,351 |
| - | Undergraduate Student Population | 2,297 |
| Smaller916 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,054 |
| Larger606 | Online Student Population | Smaller225 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| - | Retention Rate | 79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,517) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,115) | |
| Faculty | ||
| - | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 169 | Number of faculty | 417 |
| Lower$61,409 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,149 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.