California Lutheran University Graduate Schools

California Lutheran University (referred to as California Lutheran) is a Private, 4 years school located in Thousand Oaks, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at California Lutheran University is $20,600 in average. The school has 1,102 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,615 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

California Lutheran University (referred to as California Lutheran) is a Private, 4 years school located in Thousand Oaks, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1962 - Current).
California Lutheran Directory Information
School NameCalifornia Lutheran University (California Lutheran)
Address60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787
Phone805-492-2411
Webhttps://www.callutheran.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.callutheran.edu/admission/apply.html
Financial Infohttps://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at California Lutheran University is $20,600 in average. The school has 1,102 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,615 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 63 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 1 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$20,600
Student Population1,102
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs63 graduate programs
(1 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at California Lutheran University is $20,600 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $900.
California Lutheran University offers the alternative tuition plans.
California Lutheran University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)1 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of California Lutheran University is $20,600. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$19,065$150
2019-2020$19,406$150
2020-2021$20,450$150
2021-2022$20,450$150
2022-2023$20,450$150
The graduate school tuition & fees of California Lutheran is average compared to private graduate schools in California. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the California graduate tuition is $21,752 (public) / $24,037 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
California Lutheran University$20,600
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
California Graduate Schools$19,766$22,527
Public$11,624$21,752
Private$24,037
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $20,450 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at California Lutheran University. On-campus living costs are increased by 3.28% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $22,744. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.85% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$13,650$3,340$13,779$4,348
2019-2020$14,100$3,817$15,084$4,374
2020-2021$14,596$3,034$16,578$4,735
2021-2022$14,970$3,079$17,253$4,861
2022-2023$15,490$3,151$17,784$4,960
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $900 at California Lutheran University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$790
2019-2020$809
2020-2021$900
2021-2022$900
2022-2023$900

Graduate Programs at California Lutheran

California Lutheran University offers 28 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 477 students have completed their study at California Lutheran University.
Offered Degrees at California Lutheran University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree201440
Doctor's degree - other2026
Post Bachelor's Degree103
Post Master's Degree508
Total281477
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at California Lutheran University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Information Science/Studies program with 4 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 94 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Educational Administration and Supervision (other) program with 15 completers.
California Lutheran University offers 28 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 477 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 440 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 26 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 8 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Information Technology25-
Education [+] 126 completers-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)55-
Special Education and Teaching6-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness2-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services37$52,400
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services26-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 16 completers-
Divinity/Ministry16-
Psychology [+] 14 completers-
Clinical Psychology14-
Human Services [+] 30 completers-
Public Policy Analysis30-
Social Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics14-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 33 completers-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling33-
Business [+] 182 completers-
Business Administration and Management93-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies7-
Finance23$75,000
Financial Planning and Services6-
Organizational Behavior Studies5-
International Business/Trade/Commerce5-
Information Resources Management1-
Management Science14-
Marketing/Marketing Management28-
Total440
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 15 completers-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)15-
Psychology [+] 11 completers-
Clinical Psychology11-
Total26
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business [+] 3 completers-
Business Administration and Management3-
Total3
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Information Science/Studies4-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1-
Education [+] 1 completers-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1-
Business [+] 2 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Marketing/Marketing Management1-
Total8

Graduate Student Population at California Lutheran

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,174 students enrolled into California Lutheran University graduate schools where it has total 3,615 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 920 full-time and 254 part-time graduate students. By gender, 450 male and 724 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,174450724
Full-time920343577
Part-tme254107147
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 462 White (39.35%), 24 Black/African American (2.04%), 421 Hispanic (35.86%), 51 Asian (4.34%), and 216 students with other races. 151 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,174450724
American Indian/Native American101
Asian512031
Black/African American24618
Hispanic421112309
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White462140322
Two More481830
Un-Known14311
Non-resident Alien1511501
California Lutheran University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 170 graduate students (14.48% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 281 graduate students (23.94% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,174
Enrolled Online Exclusively170
Enrolled Some Online Courses281
Not in Online Courses723
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at California Lutheran University. 281 students are aged 20 to 24 (23.94% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.09%), 67 students are aged above 50 (5.71%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at California Lutheran University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,174450724
Age 18-19101
Age 20-2119514
Age 22-2426282180
Age 25-29400158242
Age 30-3417469105
Age 35-391196059
Age 40-491325577
Age 50-64622042
Over 64514

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