Thousand Oaks, CA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 89% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,175 | 4,410 | 647 | 71% |
| 2020 | 5,568 | 4,142 | 516 | 74% |
| 2021 | 4,041 | 3,311 | 492 | 82% |
| 2022 | 5,150 | 4,490 | 602 | 87% |
| 2023 | 5,290 | 4,702 | 575 | 89% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,563 of 2,861 women and 2,139 of 2,420 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
California Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 89% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,702 of 5,290 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,290 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 575 enrolled.
No. California Lutheran University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 89% — it has become less selective.