California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Thousand Oaks, CA · Midsize city
Type	Private
Undergraduates	2,296
Acceptance rate	76%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1150–1320 · 14% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1100–1270
ACT (middle 50%)	26–30
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	74%
First-year retention	81%
Student–faculty ratio	14:1
Cost of attendance	$68,426
Application fee	$25

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Most popular majors: Business, Psychology, Communications, Social sciences, Biology.

California Lutheran University campus map

Campus map of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA, showing William Rolland Stadium, Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center and Pearson Library, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of California Lutheran University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

William Rolland Stadium, Pearson Library, William Rolland Art Center, Samuelson Aquatics Center, Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, Theater Arts, Preus-Brandt Forum.

Around campus

Places to eat: 3 Amigos, Allegro Pizza
Nightlife: PJ's Pub
Groceries: Chevron Food Mart, Trader Joe's
Parks: Spring Meadow Park, Butterfly Park, Thousand Oaks Community Park, Suburbia Park

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