California Lutheran University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,012

Cost of attendance at California Lutheran University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,012

Cost of attendance at California Lutheran University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at California Lutheran University was $24,065. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University net price calculator

$24,065

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of California Lutheran University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,065	$5,604 (19%)	$15,688	$15,566	$16,432	$21,154	$29,020
2021	$29,669	$24	$20,774	$20,772	$24,375	$29,177	$37,476
2020	$29,693	$306 (1%)	$18,173	$18,578	$22,493	$27,108	$34,092
2019	$29,387	$1,146 (4%)	$20,603	$19,542	$21,574	$29,414	$35,030
2018	$28,241	$797 (3%)	$18,320	$16,100	$23,343	$29,356	$33,537
2017	$29,038	$1,228 (4%)	$24,949	$27,061	$29,003	$31,039	$34,803
2016	$30,266	$652 (2%)	$23,962	$24,535	$26,328	$29,949	$35,053
2015	$29,614	$104	$21,751	$21,978	$22,850	$28,553	$34,260
2014	$29,718	--	$22,038	$21,910	$25,621	$28,481	$33,532

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of California Lutheran University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$69,251	$876 (1%)	$46,012	$22,114	$1,125
2021	$68,375	$2,564 (4%)	$45,982	$21,313	$1,080
2020	$65,811	$3,075 (5%)	$44,382	$19,458	$1,971
2019	$62,736	$1,887 (3%)	$42,692	$18,127	$1,917
2018	$60,849	$2,515 (4%)	$41,363	$17,632	$1,854
2017	$58,334	$1,903 (3%)	$39,793	$16,750	$1,791
2016	$56,431	$1,803 (3%)	$38,430	$16,237	$1,764
2015	$54,628	$1,713 (3%)	$37,140	$15,742	$1,746
2014	$52,915	$1,520 (3%)	$35,720	$15,485	$1,710
2013	$51,395	--	$34,360	$15,370	$1,665

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does California Lutheran University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,517 dormitories available to its students at $8,130 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at California Lutheran University is $903 per month.
Does California Lutheran University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at California Lutheran University for one academic year is $6,840, which works out to $760 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: California Lutheran University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,125.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, California Lutheran University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,079

If living off-campus, with family: $4,375

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,861
How much is California Lutheran University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: California Lutheran University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

California Lutheran University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,470	$900
For out-of-state students	$1,470	$900

Housing and Meal

California Lutheran University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at California Lutheran University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,840	$8,130	N/A	25	1,517
2021	$6,705	$7,890	N/A	25	1,517
2020	$6,510	$7,590	N/A	25	1,517
2019	$6,320	$7,330	N/A	19	1,468
2018	$6,170	$7,150	N/A	19	1,448
2017	$6,050	$7,010	N/A	19	1,448
2016	$5,870	$6,870	N/A	19	1,412

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by California Lutheran University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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