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.

8:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
66%
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 8:1. 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
129
10-19
311
20-29
193
30-39
5
40-49
2
50-99
2

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:

81%
First-year retention rate
66%
4-year grad rate
74%
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
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
24.4
45.52
66.64
87.76
108.88
130

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic Studies 1
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42
  • Biochemistry 10
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 130
  • Accounting 28
  • Management Science 16
  • Organizational Leadership 13
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 43
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 22
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 26
  • Information Science/Studies 10
Engineering
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 13
  • German Language and Literature 1
History
  • History, General 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 24
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 14
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 47
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 7
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 93
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 39
  • Political Science and Government, General 27
  • Sociology, General 16
  • Economics, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 23
  • Music Technology 17
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 9
  • Music, General 7
  • Art/Art Studies, General 7
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3

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