Private Lutheran university in Thousand Oaks offering 45 majors and strong athletics tradition.
Cal Lutheran offers 45 undergraduate majors and 48 minors, plus graduate degrees through specialized schools including management, education, and psychology. The university emphasizes personalized classroom experiences with small classes and faculty mentorship. Students engage in research, creative scholarship, and 500+ internships annually, with 94% employed or in graduate school post-graduation. The institution maintains six schools and colleges serving diverse academic disciplines.
The main 290-acre campus in Thousand Oaks features residence halls, dining facilities, Pearson Library, and athletic facilities. Additional centers operate in Oxnard, Santa Maria, Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, and Berkeley (Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary). Students participate in 80+ clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III athletics (Kingsmen and Regals), and faith-based activities. The campus includes notable landmarks like the Kwan Fong Gallery, William Rolland Gallery, and Barbara Collins Arboretum.
Cal Lutheran admits qualified students regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The university offers pathways for first-year, transfer, graduate, and international students. Admissions information is available online, with virtual tours and campus visits encouraged.
The university is renowned for its athletics legacy, particularly football—nearly one in four of coach Bob Shoup's players became coaches themselves. Cal Lutheran competes in NCAA Division III and the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). The Dallas Cowboys held their summer training camp on campus from 1963 to 1989. Alumni network spans 37,000 graduates worldwide.