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| Location | Thousand Oaks, California |
| Online | callutheran.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Thousand Oaks, California, California Lutheran University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 5,568 prospective students applied, and 4,142 were granted admission. Of those admitted 516 enrolled in the school. 3,682 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 345 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $45,500 plus fees of $482. California Lutheran University is ranked 316 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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California Lutheran University is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California Lutheran University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#316 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#212 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in California
#17 in Best Private Colleges in California
#320 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1240 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Other Fees | $482 |
| Room and Board | $14,596 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,034 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,692 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
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Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Communication | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110413 IPEDS survey data for California Lutheran University.
Current students may use the California Lutheran University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.