California Lutheran University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2973 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #844 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #776 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #67 of 249 | In California |
| #1820 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 2,513
- Graduates
- 1,102
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.callutheran.edu
California Lutheran University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 86% | 88% |
| Applicants | 5,150 | 2,235 | 2,915 |
| Admissions | 4,490 | 1,930 | 2,560 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 602 | 279 | 323 |
264 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
157 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in California Lutheran University are 1150-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in California Lutheran University are 26-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1399 (39%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1345 (37%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 281 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 194 (5%) |
| Asian | 190 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 133 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend California Lutheran University is $30,416 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,047 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,172 |
| $48-75K | $22,688 |
| $75-110K | $27,900 |
| $110K+ | $37,492 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,500 | $20,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,500 | $20,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,500 | $20,450 |
| Fee in-district | $512 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $512 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $512 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,517 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,490 |
| Room charge | $8,375 |
| Meal charge | $7,115 |
California Lutheran University majors
California Lutheran University has granted 767 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 439 master's across 21 programs, and 29 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California Lutheran University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 87 | 93 | |
| Psychology, General | 108 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 54 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 48 | ||
| Education, General | 41 | ||
| Criminology | 35 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 35 | ||
| Management Science | 26 | 9 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 34 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 33 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 33 | ||
| Computer Science | 32 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | 15 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | 9 | |
| Accounting | 28 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 28 | ||
| Information Technology | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 23 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||
| Finance, General | 20 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 19 | ||
| Biochemistry | 18 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 15 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 13 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | ||
| Music Technology | 12 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 767 | 439 | 29 |
California Lutheran University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 70% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California Lutheran University has published 987 scientific papers with 9,764 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 4 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 | 11 |
| 1999 | 6 | 16 |
| 2000 | 20 | 24 |
| 2001 | 8 | 35 |
| 2002 | 9 | 39 |
| 2003 | 21 | 30 |
| 2004 | 17 | 44 |
| 2005 | 14 | 40 |
| 2006 | 23 | 65 |
| 2007 | 21 | 71 |
| 2008 | 19 | 97 |
| 2009 | 28 | 137 |
| 2010 | 34 | 154 |
| 2011 | 32 | 227 |
| 2012 | 31 | 246 |
| 2013 | 40 | 331 |
| 2014 | 46 | 416 |
| 2015 | 33 | 482 |
| 2016 | 66 | 526 |
| 2017 | 72 | 600 |
| 2018 | 61 | 672 |
| 2019 | 78 | 824 |
| 2020 | 74 | 887 |
| 2021 | 48 | 1108 |
| 2022 | 48 | 1228 |
| 2023 | 58 | 1175 |
California Lutheran University alumni
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Jason Dolley
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jason Scott Dolley is an American actor and musician, known for his roles in Disney Channel shows and movies. These include Newton "Newt" Livingston III on Cory in the House, Virgil Fox in Minutemen, Connor Kennedy in Read It and Weep, Pete Ivey in Hatching Pete, and PJ Duncan on Good Luck Charlie.
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Dave Aranda
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
David Christopher Aranda is an American football coach. He is the head football coach at Baylor University, a position he has held since 2020. He previously served as the defensive coordinator at LSU, Wisconsin, Utah State, Hawaii, Delta State, and Cal Lutheran.
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Bianca A. Santos
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Bianca Alexa Santos is an American actress known for her roles as Lexi Rivera in the Freeform drama series The Fosters and as Lucy Velez in the MTV comedy series Happyland. She also starred in the films Ouija (2014), The DUFF (2015), and Priceless (2016).
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Carly Schroeder
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Carly Brook Schroeder is an American actress and U.S. Army officer. She is best known for playing Serena Baldwin, the daughter of Scotty Baldwin and Lucy Coe in the General Hospital spin-off Port Charles. She also had a recurring role on the Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire. In 2007, she played the lead in Gracie, a film inspired by a real-life tragedy during the childhood of sibling actors Elisabeth and Andrew Shue.
General info
| Alternative names | CLU/Cal Lutheran |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Motto | Love of Christ, Truth and Freedom |
| Colors | violet, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 663 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 W Olsen Rd Thousand Oaks, California, 91360-2787 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 127,000 |
| Phone | 8054922411 |