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California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA·Private·~76% acceptance

Located in Thousand Oaks, CA, California Lutheran University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 76% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $30,109 per year after financial aid. About 72% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $68,712 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$30,109/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $68,426
Aid cuts ~$38,317/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–3.95
SAT (middle 50%)1150–1330
ACT (middle 50%)24–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
72%
graduation rate
79%
freshman retention
$54,981
median earnings, 6yr
$68,712
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is California Lutheran University's acceptance rate?
California Lutheran University admits about 76% of applicants.
How much does California Lutheran University cost?
At California Lutheran University, the average net price after aid is about $30,109 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $68,426 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California Lutheran University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1150–1330 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT.

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