California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,588
Graduate Enrollment: 1,174
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.94%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 83.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 68.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 60.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 52.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.5%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 39.2%
Asian: 5.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 6.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.0%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 39.2%
Asian: 5.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 6.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.0%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $55,039
In-State tuition: $46,012Out-of-State tuition: $46,012
Estimated books and supplies: $1,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,970 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,079 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,253 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,079 (2022)
Average Family Income: $89,201 (2017)
Median Family Income: $56,619 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 53.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,669 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $230 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,688 |
| $30k-48k | $15,566 |
| $48k-75k | $16,432 |
| $75k-110k | $21,154 |
| $110k+ | $29,020 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 68%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,669 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,438 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,373 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 87.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,794 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $56,633 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 72 | $21,897 | $221 | $32,375 ($2,698) | $47,652 ($3,971) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 32 | $24,000 | $257 | $40,045 ($3,337) | $50,014 ($4,168) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 41 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 23 | $25,500 | $231 | $82,506 ($6,876) | |
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 73 | $301 | $75,383 ($6,282) | $84,389 ($7,032) | |
| First Professional Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 23 | $166 | $60,127 ($5,011) | $73,079 ($6,090) | |
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 41 | $583 | $56,620 ($4,718) | $66,916 ($5,576) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | $24,890 | $254 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 34 | $21,897 | $212 | $22,601 ($1,883) | $50,096 ($4,175) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 53 | $24,962 | $239 | $26,913 ($2,243) | $59,007 ($4,917) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 14 | $16,145 | $171 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 24 | $22,875 | $243 | $25,891 ($2,158) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 58 | $25,000 | $254 | $26,926 ($2,244) | $49,062 ($4,089) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 109 | $25,000 | $244 | $30,968 ($2,581) | $45,591 ($3,799) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 15 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 40 | $17,250 | $193 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 37 | $21,125 | $209 | $27,854 ($2,321) | $48,393 ($4,033) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 16 | $25,980 | $276 | $19,197 ($1,600) | |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 36 | $506 | $51,671 ($4,306) | $53,045 ($4,420) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 130 | $23,250 | $244 | $48,106 ($4,009) | $66,698 ($5,558) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 96 | $466 | $112,987 ($9,416) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 39 | $21,858 | $234 | $65,880 ($5,490) | $75,436 ($6,286) |
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 41 | $69,098 ($5,758) | $97,162 ($8,097) | ||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 22 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 12 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 35 | $24,728 | $262 | $69,568 ($5,797) | |
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 42 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Marketing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 17 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $93,375Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $116,063,460 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $145,735,309 (2022)