California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA
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Acceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
2,374
Graduation Rate
74%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,712
Retention Rate
81%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11341320
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2329
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$50,670
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,670
Avg Net Price
$26,433
Room & Board
$17,734
Total COA
$63,768
Median Debt
$21,669

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$17,414
$30,001–48,000
$18,518
$48,001–75,000
$23,759
$75,001–110,000
$23,547
$110,001+
$32,409
Pell Grant Rate: 30%
Federal Loan Rate: 78%

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Sticker Price$68,404
Estimated Net Price$26,433 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
74%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,712
Retention Rate
81%
Median Debt
$21,669

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
25.2%
Psychology
12.4%
Social Sciences
11.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
8.8%
Communication
8.7%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
8.0%
Biology
6.9%
Computer Science
4.8%
Natural Resources
1.9%
Foreign Languages
1.9%

Demographics

Men 46%Women 54%
White
36.5%
Black
4.0%
Hispanic
41.3%
Asian
5.4%
Two or More
6.5%
International
3.6%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-15
RD2026-01-15
App Fee (Domestic)$25
App Fee (International)$25

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.