C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

California Lutheran University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Thousand Oaks, California 91360

🌐 www.callutheran.edu/

Outcomes

B+

81/100

Affordability

10/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

89/100

Prestige

39/100

Quick Stats

3,413

Total Enrollment

74%

Graduation Rate

81%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

89%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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Avg rent near campus: $3,227/mo — vs ~$971/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where California Lutheran University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#13

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

of 13 schools

#19

Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

of 45 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$49,880	$49,880
Room	$8,740
Board	$7,470
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$73,386	$73,386

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

31%

Receive Pell Grants

90%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 171 grads/yr Psychology, General 86 grads/yr Education, General 44 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42 grads/yr Criminology 42 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 40 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 39 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 36 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 31 grads/yr Information Technology 29 grads/yr College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 29 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 24 grads/yr Computer Science 24 grads/yr Music, General 23 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 23 grads/yr Communication Management and Strategic Communications 21 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 20 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 19 grads/yr Management Science 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from California Lutheran University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,413

Total Students

58%

Women

92%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 35%

Hispanic 41%

Black 3%

Asian 5%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 87%

Hybrid (Some Online) 8%

Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%

25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California Lutheran University?

California Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 89%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend California Lutheran University?

Tuition at California Lutheran University is $49,880 for in-state students and $49,880 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at California Lutheran University?

The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is California Lutheran University a good school?

California Lutheran University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend California Lutheran University?

California Lutheran University has a total enrollment of 3,413 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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