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California Lutheran University [CLU] Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaLocation

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Estd1959established year

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California Lutheran University offered admissions to 4,322 out of 6,175 applicants in the Fall Intake. California Lutheran University offers varieties of bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees. Having an outstanding 71% acceptance rate, a good student to faculty ratio of 15:1 and ranked as one of the best value schools with excellent career prospects makes it an appropriate choice for both international as well as in-state students. In recent years, 97% of Cal Lutheran grads have either been employed or enrolled at a higher education institute.

In response to COVID 19, California Lutheran University has suspended all in-person operation and is providing remote education in the response of pandemic while all the documents’ submission is accepted electronically by the university. The university is guiding students through virtual sessions and chat rooms.

California Lutheran University admits students in two seasons: Fall & Spring.
The admission process is carried out online through the Common Application Portal.
Required documents are to be submitted online and the university asks to mail additional documents depending on your category as an applicant by mail.
The deadline for Fall (Regular Decision) was January 1 and the applications are still being accepted for Fall on a seat-available basis.
Financial aid is unavailable for international students and merit-based grants/scholarships are awarded as per the student’s academic background and performance.
On-campus jobs are available that assist students with their expenses.

Highlights

Application Portal	Undergraduate: admission through the website by filling the form Graduate: Relevant course page/ the common application
Acceptance Rate	71%
Application Fee (non-refundable)	25 USD
Average SAT Score	Verbal Score: 620
Average ACT Score	27
Mode of Payment	VISA/ MasterCard / Discover / AmericanExpress
Academic Calendar	Semester - Based
Intake Terms	Fall/Spring
Work Experience	Required for Graduate Programs
Financial Aid	Not available for International Students. Merit-Based Scholarships are available.
Contact for any query	admissions@callutheran.edu Phone: (805) 493-3135/3325

California Lutheran University Acceptance Rate

California Lutheran University admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 71% and an early acceptance rate of 79.3%. Half the applicants admitted to California Lutheran University have an SAT score between 1070 and 1250 or an ACT score of 21 and 27.
The headcount trend for Fall Semester for First Year students is 516 and the total Undergraduate headcount statistics show that the no of students enrolled in the year is 2804.
The yield rates for the University is 12.5%.

Students come from 40 states and 48 countries and represent a diversity of faiths and cultures.

Admission Deadlines

International students willing to study in the US are required to complete their admission process through the university’s California Lutheran University Online Application Portal and send their additional documents by mail.

Term	Deadline
Fall (Early Decision)	November 1
Fall (Regular Decision)	January 1
Spring	November 1

Graduate deadlines are program specific-deadlines. The priority deadline for admission is 90 days prior to the beginning of the term of intended entry. However, due to the small size of classes, immigration requirements, and other matters, early application is strongly recommended.

We advise you to start preparing for your applications now. Due to COVID19, the dates for the Fall session are yet to be disclosed.

International Admissions at Cal Lutheran

California Lutheran University accepts international students with good academic records and good scores on internationally standardized tests with verified monetary support for the academic course and living expenses.

Application Portal: Applicants can apply and track the admission process through creating and logging with proper credentials on CommonApplication

Admission Requirements:

A filled online application.
Official High school and college transcripts both in original language and in English.
SAT/ ACT and TOEFL/IELTS official score report directly sent to California Lutheran University.
GRE/GMAT scores for Graduate Applicants.
An Affidavit of Support.
A Confidential Statement showing funds (Tuition fees + living expenses).
A copy of Passport.
Statement of Purpose supporting your intention and imperativeness to join the course.
Letters of Recommendation. (Academic/Professional depending upon the course)

English proficiency test requirements for International applicants

International applicants can produce the scores of internationally standardized tests like TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE etc demonstrate their proficiency in the language.

Requirements: -

TOEFL- IBT	79
TOEFL- CBT	213
TOEFL-PBT	550
IELTS	6.5
PTE	58
Duolingo	105

VISA requirements for International Applicants

International applicants can apply for F type VISA after they are offered admissions into the California Lutheran University.

The documents which are required while applying for an F type VISA are as follows: -

A valid Passport.
A filled Visa Application. (Form DS-160)
Fee receipt of 160 USD (non-refundable).
Signed original I-20.
Photograph as per the regulations.
Transcripts of academic and U.S. standardized tests.
Proof of financial support demonstrating enough funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
Proof of medical insurance/ verification.

After the submission of the completed I-20 form and payment of SEVIS fees, applicants can schedule their appointment with the nearest embassy.

Undergraduate Admissions at Cal Lutheran

California Lutheran University offers more bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration and Management, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Communication, Community Health Education, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Technology, Exercise Sciences, Film and Television, Geology, History, Physical Sciences, Liberal Studies, Music, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Theatre Arts, Theology and Christian Leadership.

Where to apply: CommonApplication Portal

Application Fees: 25 USD

Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to submit the following documents at the time of admission: -

Certified transcripts of previously attained school.
Transcripts of ACT / SAT. SAT code: 4088, ACT code 0183
English Proficiency Test Requirements. (IELTS / TOEFL)
Letters of Recommendation (LORs) for US
SOP to study in US
Permission Release Form.
A confidential financial statement demonstrating enough funds. (tuition fees and living expenses).

Cost of attendance: -The tuition fee at California Lutheran University is 18,900 USD per annum for an international student. The total cost of attendance estimates up to 33,958 USD.

California Lutheran University claims that 85% of its students get some financial assistance with the help of financial aid and merit-based grants and scholars.

Graduate Admissions at Cal Lutheran

Students applying, in general, must have a GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate study. California Lutheran University offers master’s programs in Business and Management, Financial Planning, Economics, Information Technology, Public Policy and Administration, Teaching, Student Counseling, District & School Leadership, Psychology, and Theology. Details of some popular programs at California Lutheran University are: -

Requirements	MBA	MS in Management	MS in Quantitative Economics	MA in Educational Leadership	MS in Information Technology
Application Fees (Non- refundable)	25USD	25 USD	25 USD	25USD	25USD
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT/GRE	GMAT	GMAT/GRE	GMAT/GRE	Not Required	GMAT/GRE
Personal Statement.	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Required.	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Professional CV/ Resume	Required.	Required	Required	Required	Required
Recommendations	Required (2)	Required (2)	Required (2)	Required (2)	Required(2)
Proficiency Requirements	TOEFL/IELTS	TOEFL/IELTS	TOEFL/IELTS	TOEFL/IELTS	TOEFL/IELTS
Tuition fees	38,875 USD	26,505 USD	30,780 USD	23,700 USD	30,780 USD

Graduate Applicants can send their official transcripts electronically directly to California Lutheran University from testing institutions or mail them to their correspondence.

With 15:1 student to faculty ratio,71% acceptance rate, and good career prospects, California Lutheran University is a very good choice for an international applicant. Applicants with good academic records and good scores on GRE/GMAT and SAT/ACT are preferred. Applicants are advised to start their applications 3 months before the deadlines and end the application process by the early action deadlines. Shortlisted candidates don’t have to apply for scholarships separately and they are rewarded based on GPA in the university. Financial Aid is not available for international students but there are scholarships and plenty of on-campus jobs also available to borne expenses.

The applicants are notified upon the acceptance through e-mail and Form I-20 is generated after the applicant has accepted the offer of admission by submitting their nonrefundable commitment deposit and submission of additional documents. Student Counselling Services of California Lutheran University is always there to guide the students thoroughly concerning housing and on-campus part-time jobs.

FAQs

Ques. What GPA do you need to get into the California Lutheran University?

Ans. The average high school GPA of the admitted students is 3.7 on the 4.0 scale. Candidates with a 3.0 or greater GPA would be preferred.

Ques. What are the career prospects at California Lutheran Graduates?

Ans. 97% get employed full-time or placed in higher studies within 3 months of graduation.

Ques. How much time does it take for the university to respond?

Ans. On average California Lutheran University approximately takes 2 weeks for the response. Any queries regarding the status of applications can be e-mailed to admissions@callutheran.edu

Ques. Do international students need to take the TOEFL or IELTS?

Ans. If English is not your native or primary language, you need to provide one of the following as documentation of your English proficiency:

English proficiency test: TOEFL (550 or higher), IELTS (6.5 or higher), Pearsons PTE (58 or higher)

Academic English Instruction: Students who have received a significant amount of their academic instruction in English will be required to submit their school’s academic profile together with their official transcripts and will be exempt from further English proficiency requirements. This includes students who have completed 30 units (including English Composition) at a U.S. college or university and students who have attended 4 years of high school instruction in English.

Ques. Can international students be exempt from taking SAT/ACT?

Ans. SAT/ACT test scores are admission requirements when applying to CLU. However, if you are applying as a transfer student, SAT/ACT may be waived.

Ques. Do I need to submit all the application materials together at the same time?

Ans. No, all application materials do not need to be submitted at the same time. We will collect them as they are submitted but we cannot make a decision until our office has received all documents

Ques. Can I submit photocopies of my transcripts?

Ans. No. You must submit original copies of transcripts. If they are not in English, the original transcripts must be accompanied by a certified translation