School Overview
California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran or “CLU”) is located in Thousand Oaks, California. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Part of the school’s mission is to educate students about political, economic, and social justice.
General Information
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Admission Office 60 West Olsen Road #1350 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787 (805) 493-3135 (877) 258-3678 Fax: (805) 493-3114 [email protected] Contact: Matthew Ward Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address 60 West Olsen Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 492-2411 www.callutheran.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,203 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 483 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,199 Graduate enrollment: 1,297 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $45 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 65% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 81% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $25,990 | $27,850 | $30,230 | $31,000 | +2.55% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,355 | $1,399 | $1,450 | $1,504 | +3.72% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,230 | $9,650 | $10,090 | $10,580 | +4.86% |
| Other | $2,780 | $2,866 | $3,010 | $3,108 | +3.26% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,658 | $9,254 | $9,680 | $10,154 | +4.90% |
| Other | $3,617 | $3,730 | $3,900 | $4,064 | +4.21% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $39,355 | $41,765 | $44,780 | $46,192 | +3.15% |
| In-state Off Campus | $39,620 | $42,233 | $45,260 | $46,722 | +3.23% |
| In-state with Family | $27,345 | $29,249 | $31,680 | $32,504 | +2.60% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $15,640 |
| In-state Student Fees | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition | $15,640 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $0 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 467 | 97% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 463 | 96% | $7,082,042 | $15,296 |
| • Federal grants | 93 | 19% | $432,811 | $4,654 |
| • Pell grants | 93 | 19% | $325,644 | $3,502 |
| • Other federal grants | 79 | 16% | $107,167 | $1,357 |
| State and local government grant or scholarships | 81 | 17% | $723,720 | $8,935 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 462 | 96% | $5,925,511 | $12,826 |
| Student loan financial aid | 300 | 62% | $2,733,162 | $9,111 |
| • Federal student loans | 297 | 62% | $2,194,564 | $7,389 |
| • Other student loans | 40 | 8% | $538,598 | $13,465 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 543 | 423 | 16 | – | 3 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 166 | 208 | – | – | 3 |
| Accounting | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 80 | 27 | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | – | 70 | – | – | 1 |
| International Business/trade/commerce | – | 27 | – | – | 1 |
| Management Information Systems, General | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing, Other | – | 32 | – | – | 1 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 20 | 37 | – | – | – |
| Small Business Administration/management | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 59 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 15 | 38 | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 15 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Information Science/studies | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 120 | 16 | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 54 | – | – | – |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | – | 36 | 16 | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Agricultural Engineering | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | – | 34 | – | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling | – | 34 | – | – | – |
| History | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology/earth Science, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 42 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 57 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Science Technologies Biology Technician B Security & Protective Services Police Science B Social Sciences Criminology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious Education B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
California Lutheran University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (805) 492-2411 |
| Website: | www.callutheran.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.callutheran.edu/admission/ |
| Address: | 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,303 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 71% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,934 (91% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $44,382 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $44,382 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $28,930 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
California Lutheran University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at California Lutheran University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 4 | 10 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 3 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | 1 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 | 35 | 20 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at California Lutheran University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $44,382 |
| Out-of-state | $44,382 |
| Books and supplies | $1,971 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $19,556 |
| Out-of-state | $19,556 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 668 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 665 | 98% | $28,930 |
| Student loan aid | 385 | 57% | $7,567 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,824 | 92% | $25,394 |
| Federal student loans | 1,613 | 53% | $7,094 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for California Lutheran University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled California Lutheran University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,175 | 2,585 | 3,590 | Percent admitted | 100% | 69% | 73% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 12% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
California Lutheran University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,303 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,078 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,225 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
California Lutheran University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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