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Thousand Oaks, CA · Moraga, CA
| California Lutheran University | Saint Mary's College of California | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,109/yr | $30,378/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,161/yr | $19,462/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,669 | $23,691 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,668/yr | $20,127/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,318/yr | $23,303/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,303/yr | $29,049/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $38,364/yr | $40,581/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $230/mo | $251/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,810/yr | $17,600/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $22,086/yr | $22,086/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $934/yr | $1,062/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,512/yr | $4,446/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $68,426/yr | $77,659/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,560/yr | $57,803/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $52,560/yr | $57,803/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1150–1330 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1266 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–30 · Math 22–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,290 | 4,308 |
| Students accepted | 4,702 | 3,816 |
| Students who enrolled | 575 | 503 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $68,712/yr | $78,812/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,592–$96,084 | $50,156–$121,277 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 76% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 74% | 71% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,981/yr | $60,388/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 62% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 70% | 68% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 59% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 6.7% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,258/yr | $72,012/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 13% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Social Sciences 11% · Psychology 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $107,188/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $129,891/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,296 | 1,947 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,054 | 780 |
| Average professor pay | $10,794/mo | $11,429/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 61% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $56,619 | $72,847 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Moraga, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1959 | 1863 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Men | 45% | 46% |
| Women | 55% | 54% |
| White students | 36% | 37% |
| Black students | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 41% | 33% |
| Asian students | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other / not reported | 3% | 5.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 35% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 2.1% | 5.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,168/yr | $14,094/yr |
| Endowment | $145.0M | $178.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,517 | 1,511 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,740/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $7,470/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 581 | 341 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $8.9M |
| Athletics budget | $5.8M | $32.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.8M | $32.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $64,042 | $493,431 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.