California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,296 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1150–1320 · 14% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1100–1270 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 26–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 74% |
| First-year retention | 81% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $68,426 |
| Application fee | $25 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Psychology, Communications, Social sciences, Biology.
Strongest majors at California Lutheran University
- Communications & media at California Lutheran University: #170 of 592 schools, score 69/100, about 67 graduates a year
- Business & finance at California Lutheran University: #210 of 650 schools, score 61/100, about 193 graduates a year
- Languages at California Lutheran University: #197 of 586 schools, score 63/100, about 29 graduates a year
- Psychology at California Lutheran University: #292 of 694 schools, score 57/100, about 100 graduates a year
- Economics at California Lutheran University: #293 of 683 schools, score 53/100, about 55 graduates a year
- Sociology & anthropology at California Lutheran University: #259 of 580 schools, score 58/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Biology at California Lutheran University: #333 of 692 schools, score 55/100, about 56 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at California Lutheran University: #335 of 687 schools, score 51/100, about 35 graduates a year
California Lutheran University campus map
On campus
William Rolland Stadium, Pearson Library, William Rolland Art Center, Samuelson Aquatics Center, Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, Theater Arts, Preus-Brandt Forum.
Around campus
- Places to eat: 3 Amigos, Allegro Pizza
- Nightlife: PJ's Pub
- Groceries: Chevron Food Mart, Trader Joe's
- Parks: Spring Meadow Park, Butterfly Park, Thousand Oaks Community Park, Suburbia Park
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