California Lutheran University
4-years Private College In Thousand Oaks, CA
California Lutheran University (referred to as California Lutheran) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Thousand Oaks, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at California Lutheran University is $50,670. The school has a total enrollment of 3,615 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at California Lutheran University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $50,670 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 87.18% |
| Student Population | 3,615 |
| Test Scores | 1,230 (SAT) 29 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
California Lutheran University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1962 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at California Lutheran University is $50,670 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at California Lutheran University is $22,498 for academic year 2021-2022. California Lutheran University offers the alternative tuition plans. 94 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $29,756 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at California Lutheran University is 87.18% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.41%. The average SAT score is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 29. California Lutheran University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,615 students are attending at California Lutheran University (2,513 undergraduate students). There are 179 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 286 part-time faculty working for California Lutheran University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 569 (full-time) and 346 (part-time). The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is 73% and transfer-out rate is 22%. The retention rate is 81% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
California Lutheran University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. California Lutheran University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On California Lutheran University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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California Lutheran University Mission Statement
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.