California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 76%
California Lutheran is a private university in Thousand Oaks, California. California Lutheran University was founded in 1959 and enrolls 3,925 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 3,925 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 76% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $50,670 |
| Out-of-State | $50,670 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to California Lutheran, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 650 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 620 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 26 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending California Lutheran University.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $49,880 | $49,880 |
| Fees | $790 | $790 |
| Room and Board | $17,734 | $17,734 |
| Books | $936 | $936 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $69,340 | $69,340 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 97 | 74 | |
| Psychology, General | 86 | ||
| Education, General | 44 | ||
| Criminology | 42 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 36 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 31 | ||
| Information Technology | 29 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 29 | ||
| Computer Science | 24 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 11 | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | 8 | |
| Music, General | 23 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 21 | ||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 20 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 20 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 19 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| Management Science | 9 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 15 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 15 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Information Science/Studies | 11 | ||
| Biochemistry | 11 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 6 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Divinity/Ministry | 4 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 2 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 2 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release