Established in 1959, California Lutheran University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Thousand Oaks (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California Lutheran University (CLU/Cal Lutheran) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. California Lutheran University (CLU/Cal Lutheran) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 61 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 