California Lutheran University
Founded 1959
President Lori Varlotta (President)
Fees USD 49,370
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) is a private Lutheran liberal arts university founded in 1959 in Thousand Oaks, California, in the scenic Conejo Valley. Cal Lutheran enrolls approximately 4,000 students and is known for its AACSB-accredited School of Management, its strong social sciences, and its commitment to providing a high-quality liberal arts education rooted in the Lutheran tradition of questioning and inquiry.
Schools and Colleges
- School of Management — AACSB-accredited business programs
- College of Arts and Sciences — Comprehensive liberal arts
- Graduate School of Education — Teacher preparation
- Graduate School of Psychology — Clinical and counseling programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Acceptance Rate: ~74%
Key Deadlines
- Priority: December 1
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions