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California Lutheran is located in a medium-sized city, in Thousand Oaks, California. The school is officially a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. California Lutheran is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at California Lutheran often study media and business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 580 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 600 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
California Lutheran offers classes to 3,212 students (2,808 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"California Lutheran University is a diverse scholarly community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies. Rooted in the Lutheran tradition of Christian faith, the University encourages critical inquiry into matters of both faith and reason. The mission of the University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice."
More complete details are provided below.
California Lutheran University
60 W Olsen Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787
General Phone: (805) 492-2411
Admissions Phone: (805) 493-3135
Financial Aid Phone: (805) 493-3115
http://www.callutheran.edu/
California Lutheran awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 220 | business management, management science, organizational behavior, finance, accounting, international business, marketing studies, small business operations |
| Liberal Arts | 111 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 110 | educational admin and supervision, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 70 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology |
| Media | 53 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | information science, computer science |
| Science | 29 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | exercise science |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | public administration |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for California Lutheran in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 468 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 248 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, California Lutheran had a total enrollment of 3,212 students (2,808 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 72% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
California Lutheran offers campus housing for 1,227 of its 2,808 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Thousand Oaks, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,977 | 1,362 | 69% | 387 | 28% |
| Men | 860 | 570 | 66% | 172 | 30% |
| Women | 1,117 | 792 | 71% | 213 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (805) 493-3135
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,370 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,370 |
| Room and board | $ 8,320 |
| Room charge | $ 4,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,285 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,633 |
Financial Aid:
California Lutheran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (805) 493-3115
California Lutheran has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $99,540 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $85,753 | 6 | $80,233 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $69,414 | 13 | $65,154 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $61,381 | 9 | $59,333 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $55,586 | 21 | $50,738 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,800 | 5 | $42,400 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $51,850 | 4 | $42,700 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $61,661 | 52 | $54,410 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California Lutheran Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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