California Lutheran University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

88.9%

Acceptance Rate

2,374

Undergrads

$26,433

Net Price / Year

74.0%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Thousand Oaks, CA. The school enrolls approximately 3,351 students. With an acceptance rate of 88.9%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,351

Men 1,383

Women 1,968

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 30.2%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 79%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission Accrediting Council for Continuing... WASC Senior College and University Commission American Psychological Association,...

Admissions Data

88.9%

Acceptance Rate

6,005

Applications

502

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

590

670

SAT Math

560

660

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	6,005	4,544	502	75.7%
2022	5,150	4,490	602	87.2%
2020	5,568	4,142	516	74.4%
2018	5,752	4,111	681	71.5%
2016	6,013	3,860	638	64.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$26,433

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

30.2%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

74.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	160	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	109	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	94	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	75	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	65	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	55	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	55	N/A	N/A
Criminology.	53	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	43	N/A	N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.	43	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	42	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	41	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	39	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	39	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	36	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	36	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	31	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	30	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	29	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	27	N/A	N/A
Public Policy Analysis.	23	N/A	N/A
Music.	21	N/A	N/A
International Business.	19	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	16	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	16	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	15	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	15	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	15	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	14	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	12	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	11	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	11	N/A	N/A
Physics.	11	N/A	N/A
History.	11	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	10	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	10	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	9	N/A	N/A
Economics.	8	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	7	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	7	N/A	N/A
Economics.	7	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	7	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	7	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	5	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	4	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	3	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$6,069,703

Total Athletics Expenses

$6,069,703

Total Athletics Revenue

597

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	120	$616,503	$616,503	N/A
Soccer	Coed	95	$563,599	$563,599	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	59	$529,349	$529,349	N/A
Basketball	Coed	53	$500,901	$500,901	N/A
Golf	Coed	28	$328,225	$328,225	N/A
Baseball	Men	46	$288,908	$288,908	N/A
Swimming	Coed	40	$282,546	$282,546	N/A
Softball	Women	31	$270,500	$270,500	N/A
Water Polo	Coed	53	$219,046	$219,046	N/A
Tennis	Coed	19	$219,000	$219,000	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	22	$177,043	$177,043	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	45	$169,911	$169,911	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	16	$72,160	$72,160	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	10
Aggravated Assault	3
Burglary	3
Motor Vehicle Theft	3
Robbery	1