Overview

California Lutheran University is a University institution located in Thousand Oaks, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Undergraduate Admission, #1350
Thousand Oaks, CA  91360
United States

Contact Falone Serna
Dean of Undergraduate Enrollment
Email: admissions@callutheran.edu
Phone: 805-493-3135
Fax: 805-493-3114

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Security Science And Technology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Technology
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,150

Applied

4,490

Accepted

2,499

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,915

Females Applied

2,560

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,235

Males Applied

1,930

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.78

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.75 One recommendation
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 1st	April 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 15th
Transfer	June 1st	April 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	616	580	660
SAT Math	612	570	660
ACT Composite	28	26	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,880

Private

Fees

790

Full-time student fees

16,210

Room & board

8,740

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

37,544

Avg. Financial Aid Package

41,741

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

32,380

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,471

Avg. Loan Aid

25,013

Avg. Grant Aid

33,348

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,499

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	40.04%
Black or African American	4.62%
White or Caucasian	38.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.44%
Two or more races	6.37%
Other	1.75%

Gender

Male (46.38%)

Female (54.18%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	48%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Club Lu, Homecoming and Involvement Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Recreation or Club Sports related, Service Organizations, Campus Ministry or other religiously affiliated organization and Multicultural Organizations

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Escort and shuttle services

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

249

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 156

Part-time - 93

Male - 212

Female - 221