California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate88.9%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1134–1320
Middle-50% ACT23–29
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$26,433
Grad rate74%
Median earnings (10 yr)$68,712
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Action2026-11-15
Regular / Rolling2027-01-15
Application fee$25 (US) · $25 (intl)
Personal essayNot required

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~250 words each.

  1. Tell us more about how your background, interests, or passions can contribute to our community. (250 words maximum)
  2. What interests you about your intended major? (250 words maximum)

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).