California Lutheran University

    Thousand Oaks, CA · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1150–1330
    Median ~1240
    Acceptance rate
    76%
    Enrollment
    2,296
    ACT middle 50%
    24–31

    What the numbers say about California Lutheran University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 180 points, from 1150 to 1330. A planning score near or above 1370 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 600 Reading and Writing and 600 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 76% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 70% completion rate and $68,712 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1240 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $52,560
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $52,560
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $68,712
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    70%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1150 and 1330. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1370 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1330 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1240 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1150 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to California Lutheran University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ToledoToledo, OH1100–130092%
    St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY1150–134083%
    Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT1150–132072%
    Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH1130–136065%
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA1160–133081%
    University of ScrantonScranton, PA1160–132081%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for California Lutheran University?

    California Lutheran University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1150–1330, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1370 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is California Lutheran University's acceptance rate?

    California Lutheran University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 76%.

    How much does it cost to attend California Lutheran University?

    Published tuition is approximately $52,560 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is California Lutheran University test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check California Lutheran University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.callutheran.edu

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