Tuition fees, net price and ROI
California Lutheran University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for California Lutheran University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$50,670
Out-of-state tuition
$50,670
Average net price
$26,433
Last updated November 11, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
California Lutheran University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$63,768
4-year attendance
$255,072
4-year tuition
$202,680
4-year net price
$105,732
California Lutheran University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,414 | $46,354 | $1,451/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,518 | $45,250 | $1,543/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,759 | $40,009 | $1,980/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,547 | $40,221 | $1,962/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $32,409 | $31,359 | $2,701/mo |
Estimated net price for :
Major-level ROI
California Lutheran University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $101,898 | ~26 months |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $76,491 | ~34 months |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's Degree | $71,377 | ~36 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $63,247 | ~41 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,706 | ~41 months |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $51,621 | ~50 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $43,707 | ~59 months |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $42,942 | ~61 months |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $38,687 | ~67 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $36,061 | ~72 months |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $31,963 | ~81 months |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $31,193 | ~83 months |
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California Lutheran University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
California Lutheran University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
30.16%
Federal loan rate
77.76%
Median completer debt
$21,669
Median monthly payment
$230