CLU, Cal Lutheran
California Lutheran University
60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of California Lutheran University (CLU, Cal Lutheran)
About this school
California Lutheran, founded in 1961, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 290-acre campus is located in the Conejo Valley, 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
- www.callutheran.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,273
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,963
- Men:1,263 Men (42.6%)
- Women:1,700 Women (57.4%)
Location
Admission Information (CLU, Cal Lutheran)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to California Lutheran University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 60 West Olsen Road |
City, State, Zip | Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787 |
Phone | (805) 493-3135 |
Fax | (805) 493-3114 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | January 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 73% of 5,251 applicants were admitted |
Women | 75% of 3,004 applicants were admitted |
Men | 69% of 2,247 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 894 (23%) of 3,820 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 521 (23%) of 2,266 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 373 (24%) of 1,554 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.68 |
375 And Above | 46% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 11% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | 6% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 26% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 55% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 12% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 33% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 54% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 10% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 10% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 45% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 41% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 4% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (CLU, Cal Lutheran)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $41,363 (69.08%)
- Room & Board: - $13,320 (22.25%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,854 (3.1%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,340 (5.58%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
California Lutheran University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001133 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 575 (98.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 440 (76.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 440 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 109 (24.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 83% |
Average Award | $37,400 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 438 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $30,120 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 313 (71.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,930 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 119 (27.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 127 (21.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,700 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,771 (97.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,065 (74.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,048 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 452 (22.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 79% |
Average Award | $36,600 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,002 (97.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,600 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,582 (77.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,600 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 480 (23.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 688 (24.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,860 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 61% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $34,220 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 29.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,500 |
Academics & Instruction (CLU, Cal Lutheran)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
190
Part-Time Faculty
255
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
37%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 38% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 37% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 6% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 57% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 26% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 366,727 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 334 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
California Lutheran University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
62.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
69%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
71.0%
Programs & Majors (CLU, Cal Lutheran)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (52)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language Teacher Education
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Information Science/Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology Teacher Education
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Psychology
Online Degrees
Computer science, political public policy and administration
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Theology
Master's Programs of Study (23)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance and Banking
- Higher Education
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Middle School Education
- Nonprofit Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Special Education
- Theology
Campus Life (CLU, Cal Lutheran)
Location & Geography
Population
128,412
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Campus Size
290 acres
Weather
Temperature | 48.9 average low in January, 76.6 average high in September |
Rain | 35 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Thousand Oaks |
Nearest Train Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Simi Valley |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
51% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
49%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Kingsmen/Regals |
School Colors | Purple and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
California Lutheran University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, student government, recreation, sports fan, or club sports related, service organizations, campus ministry or other religiously affiliated organization, multicultural organizations
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,858
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,963
Women
1,700
Men
1,263
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.2% Asian
- 3.9% Black/African-American
- 32.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 46.9% White
- 2.8% Unknown
International Students
3.5% from 27 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
1,273
Student Resources (CLU, Cal Lutheran)
Study resources
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