Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$68.7k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$50,670
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,670
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,734
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,431
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$68,404
Net price (after aid)$26,433
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,414
$30k – $48k$18,518
$48k – $75k$23,759
$75k – $110k$23,547
$110k+$32,409
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$68,712
Median debt at graduation$21,669
Est. monthly loan payment$230
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.2×Graduates earn about 3.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants30%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans78%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
74%
Freshman Retention
81%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.7k below avg
Strong completion rate
74% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
81%
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$50.7k
Net price
$26.4k
Pell
30%
Median debt
$21.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$68.7k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematics
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
1134 - 1320
ACT range
23 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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About California Lutheran University
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- Where is California Lutheran University located?
- California Lutheran University is located in Thousand Oaks, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at California Lutheran University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at California Lutheran University is approximately 89%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University's published in-state tuition is approximately $50,670 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,407 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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