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California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 76% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California Lutheran University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Thousand Oaks, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 76%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
76% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 31
1typical 50% range36
76%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,979
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,050
Earnings 5yr: $118,504
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,243
Earnings 5yr: $126,913
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,459
Earnings 5yr: $94,831
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $94,005
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,573
Earnings 5yr: $77,276
Debt: $21,858
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,310
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,728
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,204
Earnings 5yr: $69,710
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,041
Earnings 5yr: $80,821
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $79,956
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,919
Earnings 5yr: $62,241
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,030
Earnings 5yr: $91,699
Debt: $25,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,916
Earnings 5yr: $77,556
Debt: $23,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $76,551
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,020
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,409
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,875
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,901
Earnings 5yr: $63,049
Debt: N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,806
Earnings 5yr: $65,117
Debt: $24,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,998
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,939
Earnings 5yr: $77,378
Debt: $24,962
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,109
In-State Tuition$52,560
Out-of-State Tuition$52,560
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
50%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,981
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$68,712
Completion Signals
70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,970
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$77,359
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