First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: callutheran.edu · checked September 27, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California Lutheran University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 251 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 251, MATH 252 | |
| Biology | 3 | Exempt from IDEAS Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 3 | Exempt from IDEAS Natural Science | |
| Psychology | 3 | Exempt from PSYC 200 and IDEAS Social Science | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 CSC 110 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 201 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 200 |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 251 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 251, MATH 252 | |
| Biology | 3 | Exempt from IDEAS Natural Science | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIOL 111 or BIOL 121 | |
| Biology | 5 | 6 BIOL 120, BIOL 121 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | Exempt from IDEAS Natural Science | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHEM 151, CHEM 151L | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 4 CHEM 151, CHEM 151L | |
| Psychology | 3 | Exempt from PSYC 200 and IDEAS Social Science | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSYC 200 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 CSC 110 | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | 4 CSC 210 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 201 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 200 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | Exempt from 1 IDEAS Humanities - History | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 3 1 IDEAS Humanities in History | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 EES 152, EES 152L | |
| European History | 4 | Exempt from 1 IDEAS Humanities -History | |
| European History | 5 | 3 HIST 102 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | Exempt from IDEAS Social Science | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 IDEAS Social Science | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 4 General Elective credit | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 2 MUS 107 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | Exempt from 1 IDEAS Humanities & US Diversity | |
| African American Studies | 5 | 3 1 IDEAS Humanities & US Diversity | |
| Art: 2D Design Studio (General) | 3 | 3 Art Elective (major) & IDEAS Creative Arts | |
| Art: 3D Design Studio (General) | 3 | 3 Art Elective (major) & IDEAS Creative Arts | |
| Art: History of Art | 3 | 3 ART 111 | |
| Art: Studio-Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 160 | |
| English: Lang and Comp | 3 | ENGL 110 | |
| English: Lang and Comp | 4 | 3 Engl 110 (brought in with 0 credits to meet…3 Engl 110 (brought in with 0 credits to meet req) & Engl 111 | |
| English: Lit and Comp | 3 | ENGL 110 | |
| English: Lit and Comp | 4 | 3 Engl 110 (brought in with 0 credits to meet…3 Engl 110 (brought in with 0 credits to meet req) & IDEAS Humanities – English (ENGL-1XC) | |
| Foreign Language: French | 3 | Exempt from FREN 101 | |
| Foreign Language: French | 4 | 4 FREN 101 | |
| Foreign Language: German | 3 | Exempt IDEAS Foreign Language | |
| Foreign Language: German | 4 | 4 Exempt IDEAS Foreign Language & credit in 201 | |
| Foreign Language: German | 5 | 8 GERM 101, GERM 102 | |
| Foreign Language: Other Lang | 3 | Exempt from 1st semester | |
| Foreign Language: Other Lang | 4 | 4 1st semester Language | |
| Foreign Language: Spanish | 3 | Exempt from SPAN 101 | |
| Foreign Language: Spanish | 4 | 4 SPAN 101 | |
| Government and Politics | 4 | 4 POLS 102 or POLS 222 (major) | |
| History: American | 4 | Exempt from 1 IDEAS Humanities in History | |
| History: American | 5 | 3 HIST 121 or HIST 122 | |
| Latin | 4 | 4 Exempt from IDEAS Foreign Language | |
| Math (Calculus AB or BC only) | 3 | Exempt from IDEAS Math | |
| Math: Precalculus | 4 | 4 MATH-151, Prerequisite met for MATH 251, MATH…4 MATH-151, Prerequisite met for MATH 251, MATH 252 & MATH 245 | |
| Math: Statistics | 4 | 4 IDEAS Math | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | 4 PHYS 201 & PHYS 201L | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 PHYS 212 & PHYS 212L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 PHYS 211 & PHYS 211L |
Source: catalog.callutheran.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 96 |
| Psychology | 83 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 42 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 |
| Criminology | 40 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 |
| Computer Science | 23 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 21 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Music | 20 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 20 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 19 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 15 |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 |
| Biochemistry | 11 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Organizational Leadership | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Management Science | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
12% of men in fraternities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
835,427 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.3 of 20
Elevation
769 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
45°F
July high
78°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,240 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- California State University-Channel Islands10 mi
- Pepperdine University16 mi
- Thomas Aquinas College18 mi
- California State University-Northridge20 mi
- California Institute of the Arts21 mi
- The Master's University and Seminary23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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