California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1150 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at California Lutheran University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 116 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 112 | |
| 3 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 60 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 59 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 52 | |
| 6 | Criminology. | 38 | |
| 7 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 37 | |
| 8 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 33 | |
| 9 | Computer Science. | 33 | |
| 10 | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | |
| 11 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 26 | |
| 12 | Political Science and Government. | 24 | |
| 13 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 24 | |
| 14 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 19 | |
| 15 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 17 | |
| 16 | Music. | 16 | |
| 17 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 12 | |
| 18 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 12 | |
| 19 | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | |
| 20 | Philosophy. | 10 |
Showing top 20 of 34 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California Lutheran University?
California Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 76% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for California Lutheran University?
Admitted students at California Lutheran University typically score between 1150 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does California Lutheran University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at California Lutheran University is approximately $30,109 per year.
What is the graduation rate at California Lutheran University?
4-year graduation rate data for California Lutheran University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
