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.

What are California Lutheran University's application deadlines?

California Lutheran University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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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.

Deadlines

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Nov 15

Jan 15

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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

How California Lutheran reads an application

What California Lutheran requires

Required

Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essays

Considered

Class rankTest scoresAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what California Lutheran requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

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.
What are California Lutheran University's application deadlines?: California Lutheran University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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