California Lutheran University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
3%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California Lutheran University has a diverse student body with 59% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
39.3%(959)
Hispanic
41.2%(1,005)
African American
4.8%(116)
Asian
5.7%(139)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(11)
Two or More Races
6.6%(160)
Unknown
1.8%(44)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment3,615
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

California Lutheran University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California Lutheran University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.1%(1,159)
Women
53.9%(1,354)

Gender Statistics

Men1,159

32% of total enrollment

Women1,354

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California Lutheran University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(9)
18-19
35.9%(902)
20-21
42.0%(1,056)
22-24
15.3%(384)
25+
6.4%(162)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(6)
22-24
26.0%(287)
25+
73.4%(809)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California Lutheran University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.7%(480)
Out-of-State
16.8%(101)
International
3.5%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State480

80% of student body

Out-of-State101

17% of student body

International21

3% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age