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California Lutheran University

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world rank  1996

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Overview

California Lutheran University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Thousand Oaks, California, United States. Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University (CLU/Cal Lutheran) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. CLU/Cal Lutheran provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 67-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 80-89%. This makes it a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. CLU/Cal Lutheran also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

California Lutheran University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

California Lutheran University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

California Lutheran University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

California Lutheran University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym CLU/Cal Lutheran
Founded 1959
Motto Love of Christ, Truth and Freedom
Colours Violet and gold
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Location

Address 60 West Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks
91360-2787 California
United States
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California Lutheran University Phone Number (805) 492 2411
California Lutheran University Fax Number (805) 493 3114
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

California Lutheran University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1962


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California Lutheran University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize California Lutheran University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

California Lutheran University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of California Lutheran University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify California Lutheran University's academic range and degree level offering.



California Lutheran University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

California Lutheran University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

California Lutheran University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of California Lutheran University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at California Lutheran University.



California Lutheran University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact California Lutheran University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official California Lutheran University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

California Lutheran University Admission Info


California Lutheran University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

California Lutheran University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


California Lutheran University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

California Lutheran University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

California Lutheran University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


California Lutheran University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


California Lutheran University's Admission Office Admission Office

60 West Olsen Road #1350
Thousand Oaks 91360
(805) 493 3135


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact California Lutheran University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

California Lutheran University Size and Profile


California Lutheran University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

California Lutheran University has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


California Lutheran University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

California Lutheran University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


California Lutheran University's Control Type Control Type

California Lutheran University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


California Lutheran University's Entity Type Entity Type

California Lutheran University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


California Lutheran University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

California Lutheran University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


California Lutheran University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

California Lutheran University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


California Lutheran University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


California Lutheran University is Christian-Lutheran Religious Affiliation

Christian-Lutheran. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America - www.elca.org



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Facilities and Services

California Lutheran University Facilities


California Lutheran University's Library University Library

Yes Visit California Lutheran University's Library
California Lutheran University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 95,632 physical volumes, 2,644 physical media, 103,879 digital/electronic media and 157 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. California Lutheran University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


California Lutheran University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, California Lutheran University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,517 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


California Lutheran University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


California Lutheran University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

California Lutheran University Services


California Lutheran University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


California Lutheran University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


California Lutheran University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


California Lutheran University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


California Lutheran University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

California Lutheran University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of California Lutheran University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

California Lutheran University
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Education

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Memberships and Affiliations

California Lutheran University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important California Lutheran University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is California Lutheran University public or private?

California Lutheran University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is California Lutheran University profit or non-profit?

California Lutheran University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of California Lutheran University in terms of enrollment?

California Lutheran University has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of California Lutheran University in terms of academic staff?

California Lutheran University's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is California Lutheran University a coeducational institution?

California Lutheran University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does California Lutheran University use?

California Lutheran University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is California Lutheran University affiliated with?

Christian-Lutheran. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America - www.elca.org

Does California Lutheran University admit international students?

Yes.

What is California Lutheran University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

California Lutheran University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend California Lutheran University CLU/Cal Lutheran?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is California Lutheran University CLU/Cal Lutheran located?

California Lutheran University is located in Thousand Oaks, California, United States. Address: 60 West Olsen Road.

Is California Lutheran University CLU/Cal Lutheran accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, California Lutheran University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (since 1962).

Does California Lutheran University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does California Lutheran University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does California Lutheran University have a university library?

Yes California Lutheran University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 95,632 physical volumes, 2,644 physical media, 103,879 digital/electronic media and 157 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. California Lutheran University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does California Lutheran University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, California Lutheran University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,517 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does California Lutheran University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does California Lutheran University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does California Lutheran University offer career services?

Yes

Does California Lutheran University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does California Lutheran University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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