California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University (CLU, Cal Lutheran, or Cal Lu) is a private university in Thousand Oaks, California, United States. It was founded in 1959 and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, but is nonsectarian. It opened in 1960 as California Lutheran College and was the first four-year private college in Ventura County. It changed its name to California Lutheran University on January 1, 1986. It is located on a 290-acre (120 ha) campus, 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Los Angeles. It offers degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as post-master's and post-bachelor's certificates. CLU offers 36 majors and 34 minors. The university is based in Thousand Oaks, with additional locations in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles), Westlake Village, Oxnard, Santa Maria, and Berkeley. Cal Lutheran has been called the West Coast's "Cradle of Coaches"; nearly one in four of football coach Bob Shoup's players would go on to coach at some level, while 144 players have become football coaches, and several have been drafted to the National Football League. Particularly many players were drafted following the NAIA Championship win in 1971. The celebrat
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76%
Acceptance
$30,109
Net price
2,296
Enrollment
70%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
76%
Acceptance rate
1,266
SAT average
26
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$30,109
Average net price
$52,560
In-state tuition
$52,560
Out-of-state tuition
$16,810
Room & board
$934
Books & supplies
$68,426
Total cost of attendance
31%
Students receiving Pell grants
50%
Students with federal loans
$21,669
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$68,712
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$54,981
Median earnings (6 yrs)
70%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
83%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,168
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,296
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
California Lutheran University FAQ
Is California Lutheran University a public or private school?
California Lutheran University is a private nonprofit institution located in Thousand Oaks, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at California Lutheran University?
California Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 76%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does California Lutheran University cost?
The average annual net price at California Lutheran University is $30,109 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $52,560.
What is the graduation rate at California Lutheran University?
About 70% of students at California Lutheran University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do California Lutheran University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, California Lutheran University students earn a median of $68,712 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California Lutheran University?
Admitted students at California Lutheran University have an average SAT score of 1,266 and an ACT midpoint of 26. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend California Lutheran University?
California Lutheran University enrolls about 2,296 students.
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