California Lutheran University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
88.88%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.23%
Freshmen Enrollment
602
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,150 students have applied and 4,490 students have allowed to admit to California Lutheran University (Acceptance rate: 87.18%). California Lutheran's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.41 % where 602 students have finally enrolled out of 4,490 admitted students.
California Lutheran acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Academy of Art University and California Baptist University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.42%).
California Lutheran enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.09%).
How to Apply to California Lutheran University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply California Lutheran. California Lutheran offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.callutheran.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.callutheran.edu/admission/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.callutheran.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.callutheran.edu/students/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at California Lutheran and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at California Lutheran University is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| California Lutheran University | 1,220 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At California Lutheran University, 83 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| Total | 1,150 | 1,230 | 1,320 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At California Lutheran University, 25 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 28 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 28 |
California Lutheran Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to California Lutheran University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |