California Lutheran University

60 W Olsen Rd - Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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California Lutheran Unviersity is nestled half way between the dynamic rush of Los Angeles and the laid-back vibe of Santa Barbara, Cal Lutheran is surrounded by the perfect blend of city, beach and mountains. Our ambitious students represent diverse backgrounds from many U.S. states, countries and faiths. Simply put, everyone is welcome here, regardless of their faith tradition. We offer over 40 majors across highly in-demand fields, such as:

Criminology and Criminal Justice
Business Administration
Sports Management
Exercise Science
Biology
Psychology
Political Science
Digital Media and Design

Your professors will call you by name. Your mentors will ask you hard questions about who you are becoming. Your peers will push you and support you. And through internships and community engagement, you will learn what it means to put your education in service of something larger than yourself.

Neighborhood

California Lutheran University's Thousand Oaks campus sits in a suburban setting with convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment along nearby Thousand Oaks Boulevard and the surrounding area. Students enjoy a mix of chain restaurants, local eateries, and retail options within a short drive, along with outdoor recreation opportunities in the nearby hills and parks that define the region. The neighborhood offers a safe, residential atmosphere that balances academic focus with accessible amenities for weekend activities and social gatherings.

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Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines	Deadline
Early Action	Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision	Jan 15, 2027

Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.

· REQ = Required

· REC = Recommended

· CON = Considered

· NR = Not Required
	REQ Required	REC Recommended	CON Considered	NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
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Highschool Record
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Recommendations
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Personal essay

Standardized Tests	% Submitted	Score Range
SAT	13	1150 - 1330
ACT	3	24 - 31

Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided
Freshmen Class	Total	Men	Women	Another
Number of applicants	5,290	45 %	54 %	-
Number admitted	4,702	45 %	54 %	1 %
Number enrolled	575	49 %	50 %	-

Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.

Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.

Area of Study	Major	Bachelor	Master	Doctor	Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies	Ethnic Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Finance
	Financial Planning and Services
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Information Resources Management
	Management Science
	Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Communication Management and Strategic Communications
	Sports Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Information Technology
	Computer Science
	Information Science/Studies
Education	Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Special Education and Teaching
	College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
English Language and Literature/Letters	English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	German Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
History	History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics	Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation	Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology	Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Chemistry
	Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
	Physics
Psychology	Clinical Psychology
Psychology	Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Public Policy Analysis
Social Sciences	Criminology
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	Economics
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government
	Social Sciences
	Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations	Divinity/Ministry
Theology and Religious Vocations	Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
	Cinematography and Film/Video Production
	Art/Art Studies
	Intermedia/Multimedia
	Music Technology
	Music

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football

Sport	Men	Women
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball
Water Polo

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Mission Statement

The mission of the university is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.

Informed by Lutheran higher education's deep roots, we recognize the dignity of every person and their unique gifts as essential to the common good. We cultivate an environment where learning is both rooted in tradition and open to change, fostering curiosity, humility and the courage to address societal challenges.

Education at Cal Lutheran is a communal endeavor-one that calls us to give and receive in ways that build an inclusive and equitable society. We acknowledge the limits of our knowledge, yet remain steadfast in our pursuit of wisdom, justice, and the flourishing of all. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging is an extension of our faith-driven call to love and serve our neighbors. In doing so, we prepare students not just for their careers, but for meaningful lives of advocacy, leadership, and purpose in an ever-changing world.

California Lutheran University