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California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California 91360-2787

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

California Lutheran University is a private institution in Thousand Oaks with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1224, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,712 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,433.

Established
1959
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
89%Acceptance
1224SAT Avg
2,374Students
13:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$68,712Earnings 10yr
$26,433Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California Lutheran University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1224

Reading & WritingMid: 595
577660
MathMid: 595
557660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1224

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,670
Room & Board$17,734
Books & Supplies$936
Total Cost of Attendance$63,768
Average Net Price$26,433
Median Debt at Graduation$21,669
Monthly Payment (10yr)$230

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,414
$30–48K$18,518
$48–75K$23,759
$75–110K$23,547
$110K+$32,409

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,433

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

22.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,970

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,374
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 4%
Hispanic 41%
Asian 5%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.0%
Freshman Retention80.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,981
8 Years$64,258
10 Years$68,712

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$56,300
Men
$65,100

Rankings

Forbes
#276
Washington Monthly
#66

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Kingsmen and

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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