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California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate87%
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About California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Thousand Oaks, California. California Lutheran University was founded in 1959. The university enrolls around 3,615 students per year, including 2,513 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for California Lutheran University
It is moderately difficult to get into California Lutheran University. Around 87% of applicants get into California Lutheran University each year. In 2022, 4,490 out of 5,150 total applicants were accepted.
| California Lutheran University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 14% |
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California Lutheran University is located in the town of Thousand Oaks, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
If you are interested in seeing California Lutheran University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Thousand Oaks, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Los Angeles International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what California Lutheran University and Thousand Oaks are like without leaving home.
College Info
California Lutheran University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to California Lutheran University is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to California Lutheran University is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
California Lutheran University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1310
Math SAT Range
570 - 660
Reading SAT Range
580 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1310 and Above
Good
1140 to 1310
Avg
1140 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for California Lutheran University students is 1229. Applicants with SAT scores of 1310 and above have a good chance of being admitted to California Lutheran University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1310 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at California Lutheran University.
California Lutheran University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$66,890
In State$66,890
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$49,880
$49,880
Fees
$800
$800
Housing
$16,210
$16,210
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at California Lutheran University is like? There are approximately 3,615 students enrolled at California Lutheran University, including 2,513 undergraduate students and 1,102 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from CA and 13% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time87%
In State13%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,615
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
87%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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