California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA
60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787
805-492-2411

California Lutheran University (CLU) is a private university in Thousand Oaks, California. It was founded in 1959 and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 60 majors and minors, as well as 11 graduate programs.

CLU has been ranked as one of the best regional universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report. The university was also ranked as one of the nation's "Top 100" universities by The Princeton Review. CLU is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The university offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help students afford their education.

CLU is located in Thousand Oaks, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. The university is situated on 135 acres of land in the Conejo Valley. The campus features a variety of modern facilities, including a library, computer lab, gym, and swimming pool.

CLU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The university is also a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

CLU's mission is to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society. The university offers a liberal arts education with a global perspective. CLU prepares students for success in a variety of careers and graduate programs. The university also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and organizations, including athletics, clubs, and service opportunities.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 4027

Acceptance Rate: 74.39%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.callutheran.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $64692

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $64692

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at California Lutheran University is $230323.81. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at California Lutheran University. For graduates of California Lutheran University, we saw an average early-career income of $54800.00 and mid-career income of $107600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.