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California Lutheran University

Tuition
50,670
Students
4,185
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

4,185

Graduation Rate

74%

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.88%

Apply

5,290

Accepted

4,702

Attend

575

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$30

Test Scores

Sat Range

1134 - 1320

Act Range

23 - 29

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

$50,670

Out-of-State

$50,670

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,757

State/Local Grants

$9,004

Institutional/Scholarships

$31,699

Graduate

In-State

$22,498

Out-of-State

$22,498

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$19,555

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$17,734

Books & Supplies

$936

Personal Expenses

$4,046

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

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)

67

Average Assistance

$19,245

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate74%

Student Faculty Ratio22:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminology
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

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

Student Body

Students Enrolled4,185

Undergraduate

2,728

Graduate

1,457

Full-Time

94

Part-Time

6

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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