California Lutheran University: Review & Facts

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California Lutheran University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,615 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1959 and is the only college located in Thousand Oaks, California.

California Lutheran University is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings

At California Lutheran University you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
58
California Lutheran University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Business, Education, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at California Lutheran University is high at 81% (above California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is good - 72%. About 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California Lutheran University is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $47,500 annually. The additional fees at California Lutheran University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $600; this comes to $48,100 a year.

Read the details about California Lutheran University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 5,150 applications were submitted and 4,490 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at California Lutheran University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
California Lutheran University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California Lutheran University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
California Lutheran University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - about $8,400 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at California Lutheran University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, California Lutheran University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California Lutheran University Location and Address

Postal Address:
California Lutheran University
60 W Olsen Rd
Thousand Oaks, California
91360-2787, USA
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