California Lutheran University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
4%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California Lutheran University has a diverse student body with 59% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
38.8%(1,023)
Hispanic
41.4%(1,092)
African American
4.7%(123)
Asian
5.8%(152)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(12)
Two or More Races
6.6%(175)
Unknown
2.2%(57)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment4,185
International Students4%

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 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.5%(1,269)
Women
53.5%(1,459)

Gender Statistics

Men1,269

30% of total enrollment

Women1,459

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California Lutheran University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(5)
18-19
40.1%(954)
20-21
38.5%(915)
22-24
13.7%(326)
25+
7.4%(177)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(8)
22-24
27.4%(283)
25+
71.8%(742)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California Lutheran University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.7%(458)
Out-of-State
16.3%(94)
International
4.0%(23)

Regional Representation

In-State458

80% of student body

Out-of-State94

16% of student body

International23

4% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age