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California Lutheran University, also referred to as CLU or Cal Lutheran, is located in Thousand Oaks, California, United States. It was established in the year 1959 and is under the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Initially, the university was known as California Lutheran College. CLU gained university status in 1986. The campus spreads over an area of more than 220 acres. Students are offered degrees through the schools and college of the university, which are:
The male students of CLU participate in sports such as baseball, golf, football, basketball, water polo, cross country, swimming and diving, tennis, soccer, and track and field. The female students participate in basketball, softball, volleyball, swimming and diving, cross country, track and field, water polo, and tennis.
California Lutheran is located in a medium-sized city, in Thousand Oaks, CA. 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, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 590 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, California Lutheran tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 3,411 students (3,078 full-time equivalent).
California Lutheran serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Southern California Intercoll Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
California Lutheran University
60 W Olsen Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787
General Phone: (805) 492-2411
http://www.callutheran.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 309 | business management, marketing studies, finance, management science, organizational behavior, accounting, international business, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 125 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science, English, history, international relations, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 119 | educational admin and supervision, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology |
| Media | 68 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer science, information science |
| Science | 34 | biology, biochemistry, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | exercise science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | public administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 5 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for California Lutheran in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 532 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 361 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, California Lutheran had a total enrollment of 3,411 students (3,078 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 67% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Arizona | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
California Lutheran offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 3,078 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Thousand Oaks, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,803 | 1,816 | 65% | 482 | 27% |
| Men | 1,238 | 769 | 62% | 193 | 25% |
| Women | 1,565 | 1,047 | 67% | 289 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | 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 | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,850 |
| Room and board | $ 9,650 |
| Room charge | $ 5,160 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,399 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,866 |
Financial Aid:
California Lutheran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113300)
California Lutheran has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $112,842 | 6 | $112,030 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $82,527 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $65,553 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $97,301 | 13 | $93,510 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $88,730 | 12 | $84,552 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $76,993 | 12 | $70,409 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $65,419 | 17 | $60,516 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $57,372 | 5 | $55,986 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $64,077 | 5 | $57,350 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $75,526 | 51 | $67,745 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
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 11% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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