California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA • private • III | Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Midsize)

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,560 • Total: 3,925

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Thousand Oaks, CA
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Website

www.callutheran.edu

Region

Far West

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,171 (45.7%) • Female: 1,389 (54.3%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

88.9%

4,702 admitted from 5,290 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 577-660
Math: 557-660
Total: 1134-1320

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

23-29

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$25

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	2026-01-15

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

74.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

66.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

81.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$72,606

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $51,750

Room & Board

$16,810

Books & Supplies

$4,046

Students Receiving Pell Grants

31%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.

Men's Sports (11)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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Common questions about California Lutheran University

What is California Lutheran University's acceptance rate?

California Lutheran University accepts 89% of applicants, from 5,290 applications.

How much does California Lutheran University cost?

Tuition and fees are $51,750.

What ACT score do you need for California Lutheran University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

What is California Lutheran University's graduation rate?

74% of students graduate within six years.