What division is California Lutheran University?

California Lutheran University competes at the NCAA Division III level.

How big is California Lutheran University?

California Lutheran University has an enrollment of approximately 2,296 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at California Lutheran University?

California Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 76%.

How do I get recruited to play at California Lutheran University?

To get recruited at California Lutheran University, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against California Lutheran University's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CAD-III

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division III

Division

2,296

Enrollment

76%

Acceptance

70%

Graduation

79%

Retention

What this means for recruiting:

California Lutheran University is a NCAA Division III program, located in Thousand Oaks, CA. We map football and basketball at California Lutheran University, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Graduation

70%

Acceptance

76%

Student:Faculty

13:1

Retention

79%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$54,981

Coaching Staff20 coaches across football and basketball

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About California Lutheran University Athletics

California Lutheran University is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Thousand Oaks, CA. With an enrollment of 2,296 students, California Lutheran University offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football and basketball at California Lutheran University with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The school maintains a 70% graduation rate.

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