California Lutheran University
Admissions
Interested in attending California Lutheran University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California Lutheran University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into California Lutheran University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cal Lutheran accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 5,281 people applied and 4,702 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at California Lutheran University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at California Lutheran University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into California Lutheran University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cal Lutheran considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California Lutheran University?
Grades
20% of freshmen who attended Cal Lutheran were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 56% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Cal Lutheran is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to California Lutheran University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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