75.7%
Acceptance Rate
$52,560
Avg Cost (In-State)
$52,560
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
71.6%
Graduation Rate
2,296
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement required through Common App or Cal Lutheran application
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$54,981
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$68,712
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
72%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $55,234 | $76,916 | 128 |
| Psychology, General. | $30,918 | $59,153 | 97 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $37,249 | $61,653 | 76 |
| Biology, General. | $32,894 | $64,939 | 61 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $72,696 | $89,573 | 43 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $33,818 | $59,820 | 35 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | $34,432 | $68,806 | 34 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $57,276 | $83,310 | 34 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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