California Lutheran University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for California Lutheran University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 22, 2021. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Math
530-620
SAT Reading
540-620
ACT Composite
20-27
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$68,712
10 yrs after enrollment
70%
6-year completion
$30,109
sticker minus grants
$21,669
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
505numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Samantha
Last Name:Allen
Title:Research Specialist
Office:Educational Effectiveness and Institutional Research
Address Line 1:60 W. Olsen Road, #2300
Zipcode91,360
Phone:805-493-3018
Email Address:sjallen@callutheran.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.callutheran.edu/about/factbook/common-data-set.html
City:Thousand Oaks
StateCA
Name of College/University:California Lutheran University
Street Address Line 1:60 W. Olsen Road
CityThousand Oaks
StateCA
Zip91,360
Main Phone Number (Area Code)805
Main Phone Number:492-2411
WWW Home Page Address:www.callutheran.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):805
Admissions Phone Number:493-3135
Admissions Email Address:admissions@callutheran.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.callutheran.edu/admission/apply.html
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:195
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:171
Number of wait-listed students admitted:106
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8004.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69937.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59948.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4999.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8006.5
SAT Math: 600-69929.7
SAT Math: 500-59950.5
SAT Math: 400-49912.7
SAT Math: 300-3990.7
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16002.6
SAT Composite: 1200-139929.4
SAT Composite: 1000-119957.2
SAT Composite: 800-99910.8
SAT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class21
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class69
Percent in top half of high school graduating class93
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class7
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class1
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:44
Percent who had GPA of 4.028.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9924.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.994.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:25
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month11
Priority Date: Day1
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Beginning date: Month1
Beginning date: Day15
Yes, by:X
Date: Month1
Date: Day15
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after2
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day31
Amount of housing deposit:400
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 YEAR
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.75
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Fall Notification Date: Month11
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 70 semester Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 70+ semester - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.callutheran.edu/veterans/ ##
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day1
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Number20
Unit Typecredit
Number32
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.callutheran.edu/veterans/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 15 Common Data Set 2020-2021
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing74%
Percent who live off campus or commute26%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)11%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing53%
Percent who live off campus or commute47%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:[https://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.html](https://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.html)
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
15 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal$4,929,806
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$7,302,756
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$45,261,388
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$379,072
Total Scholarships/Grants$57,873,022
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$11,967,939
Federal Work-Study$193,750
Total Self-Help$12,161,689
Parent Loans$7,068,806
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$801,989
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$16,274,131
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$118,522
Total Scholarships/Grants$16,392,653
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,217,408
Total Self-Help$1,217,408
Parent Loans$1,060,619
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$724,544
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.494
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:69
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):7
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):2
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
AcademicsX
ArtX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio14
based on ____ students33
and ____ faculty193