California Lutheran University
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How strong are the academics at California Lutheran University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
62%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Cal Lutheran has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
106
10-19
238
20-29
199
30-39
10
50-99
3

Honors Programs

California Lutheran University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Cal Lutheran's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at California Lutheran University:

79%
First-year retention rate
62%
4-year grad rate
70%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are California Lutheran University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
28.8
42.24
55.68
69.12
82.56
96

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic Studies 1
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 1
  • Ethnic Studies 1
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42
  • Biochemistry 11
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 96
  • Accounting 13
  • Organizational Leadership 9
  • Management Science 7
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2
  • Management Science 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 40
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 23
  • Information Science/Studies 11
  • Computer Science 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 15
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 9
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • German Language and Literature 0
History
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 5
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 6
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 39
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 19
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 83
  • Psychology, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 40
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Economics, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Criminology 2
  • Social Sciences, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 20
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 20
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 15
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Music Technology 0
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