California Lutheran University
tuition & fees
$52,560
graduate tuition & fees
$22,046
acceptance rate
76%
Student Population
3,351
online students
225
Number of Programs
72
Financial Aid Amount
$31,632
SAT Scores
1,270
Graduation Rate
70%
California Lutheran University is a Private, 4 years college located in Thousand Oaks, California. California Lutheran ranked 66th in California Colleges and 24th in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 3,351 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. California Lutheran's acceptance rate is 75.67% last year (undergraduate school).
California Lutheran University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of California Lutheran University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787 |
| Phone | 805-492-2411 |
| WEB | www.callutheran.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.callutheran.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.callutheran.edu/admission/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.callutheran.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.callutheran.edu/students/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of California Lutheran University is 75.67% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.05%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.67 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.05 % |
Tuition & Fees
California Lutheran's 2025 tuition & fees is $52,560 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.73% compared to the last year's rate ($50,670).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $22,046. The graduate tuition decreased by -2.01% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $52,560 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $22,046 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,351 students have enrolled at California Lutheran (2024-2025). Among them, 225 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. California Lutheran has 2,297 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,054 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,351 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,297 |
| Graduate Students | 1,054 |
| Online Enrollment | 225 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
California Lutheran offers 72 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 72 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by California Lutheran
| Number of programs | 72 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |