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California Lutheran University

Tuition
52,560
Students
3,925
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

3,925

Graduation Rate

70%

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church


Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.67%

Apply

6,005

Accepted

4,544

Attend

502

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$30

Test Scores

SAT Range

1150 - 1330

ACT Range

24 - 31

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$52,560

Out-of-State

$52,560

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,142

State/Local Grants

$8,638

Institutional/Scholarships

$30,687

Graduate

In-State

$22,046

Out-of-State

$22,046

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$24,993

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$16,810

Books & Supplies

$934

Personal Expenses

$4,512

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

54

Average Assistance

$19,316

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

N/A

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate70%

Student Faculty Ratio22:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminology
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Education, General
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Student Body

Students Enrolled3,925

Undergraduate

2,560

Graduate

1,365

Full-Time

93%

Part-Time

7%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Water Polo
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.