California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
76%
Average SAT
1,266
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
2,296
In-state tuition
$52,560
Out-of-state tuition
$52,560
Avg net price
$30,109
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.116
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.112
3Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.60
4Biology, General.59
5Communication and Media Studies.52
6Criminology.38
7Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.37
8Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.33
9Computer Science.33
10Accounting and Related Services.28
11Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.26
12Political Science and Government.24
13Fine and Studio Arts.24
14Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.19
15Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.17
16Music.16
17Natural Resources Conservation and Research.12
18Film/Video and Photographic Arts.12
19English Language and Literature, General.11
20Philosophy.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.