California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, California 91360-2787
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
California Lutheran University is a private institution in Thousand Oaks with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1224, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,712 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,433.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Kingsmen and
History & Fun Facts
- •1 million campus first constructed a swimming pool, and soon also dormitories, administrative offices, and classrooms.
- •The college first opened in September 1961 with an enrollment of 330 students and had reached 1400 students ten years later.
- •In 1963, the Community Leaders Club was established in order to bring the town and college closer together.
- •The largest gift in the school's history was received from Clifford and Alma Pearson, who donated $1 million in 1985 to help establish the Pearson Library.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1224
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
22.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,970
Programs (75)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + city premium