This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
75.7%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 71%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,150
25th Percentile
1,266
Median
1,330
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,254(+12 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
24
25th Percentile
26
Median
31
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
35%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
31%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
28%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
Schools to Consider
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Frequently Asked Questions about California Lutheran University Admissions
California Lutheran University is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 76% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
California Lutheran University reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1150 and 1330. ACT scores range from 24 to 31. Check California's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to California Lutheran University is considered accessible. The acceptance rate is 76%. The university is accessible to most students who meet the core GPA and course requirements.
California Lutheran University uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If California is a reach, consider Bellin College (1% acceptance), Cedar Crest College (99% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
