California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University (CLU or Cal Lutheran) is a private university located in Thousand Oaks, California. Originally established in 1959 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, CLU offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university is one of 28 institutions affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.CLU is organized into four academic divisions: the School of Management, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Adult Evening program, and the Graduate School of Education. Students of CLU enjoy small class sizes, the average class consisting of 16 students. CLU's undergraduate programs (26 majors and 31 minors are available) culminate in either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The university's 30 graduate programs culminate in certifications, credentials, and doctorate degrees.
U.S. News & World Report ranked California Lutheran University 14th among Regional Universities in the West. Forbes magazine listed CLU at #276 out of 650 on its list of the "Top Colleges" in the country.
California Lutheran University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, a commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. CLU's School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Additionally, CLU's Financial Planning program is registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
Several of CLU's education and business degrees can be completed online. Online degree programs are available in education leadership, higher education leadership, MBA in financial planning and organizational leadership.
Quick Facts
| Phone Number: | (805) 492-2411 |
| Address: | 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, California 91360-2787 |
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Size: | Small ( 2,700+ undergrad, 1,300+ grad ) |
| Award Levels: | Batchelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
| In-State Tuition | $ 29,037 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $ 29,052 |
| Online Degrees Offered: | NO |
| Student-to-Faculty Ration: | 16 to 1 |
| Website Address: | www.callutheran.edu/ |
Majors and Degrees
| Majors/Degrees | BS/BA | MA/MS | PHD |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Biochemistry |  |
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| Biology Biological Sciences | |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | |||
| Accounting | |
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| Business Administration and Management | |
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| Finance | |
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| Information Resources Management | |
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| International Business Trade Commerce | |
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| Management Information Systems | |
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| Management Science | |
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| Marketing | |
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| Organizational Behavior Studies | |
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| Organizational Leadership | |
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| Small Business Administration Management | |
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| Communication and Journalism | |||
| General Communication and Journalism | |
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| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
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| Computer Information Sciences | |||
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| Information Science Studies | |
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| Education | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | |
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| Educational Leadership and Administration | | ||
| School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
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| Special Education and Teaching | |
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| Engineering | |||
| Agricultural Engineering | |
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| English Language and Literature Letters | |||
| English Language and Literature | |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | |||
| French Language and Literature | |
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| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | |
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| Spanish Language and Literature | |
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| Health Professions and Related Programs | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling | |
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| History | |||
| History | |
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| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | |||
| Criminal Justice Safety Studies | |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies | |
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| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| Mathematics | |
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| Multi Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Multi- Interdisciplinary Studies | |
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| Natural Resources and Conservation | |||
| Environmental Science | |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | |||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |
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| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |||
| Philosophy | |
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| Religion Religious Studies | |
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| Physical Sciences | |||
| Chemistry | |
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| Geology Earth Science | |
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| Psychology | |||
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| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | |||
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| International Relations and Affairs | |
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| Political Science and Government | |
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| Sociology | |
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics