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Acceptance Rate History
California Lutheran University
CA · Current rate: 89%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88.88% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 87.18% | 5,150 | 4,490 |
| 2021 | 81.94% | 4,041 | 3,311 |
| 2020 | 74.39% | 5,568 | 4,142 |
| 2019 | 71.42% | 6,175 | 4,410 |
| 2018 | 71.47% | 5,752 | 4,111 |
| 2017 | 72.75% | 5,251 | 3,820 |
| 2016 | 64.19% | 6,013 | 3,860 |
| 2015 | 61.56% | 6,569 | 4,044 |
| 2014 | 60.97% | 6,490 | 3,957 |
| 2013 | 48.02% | 6,920 | 3,323 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
California Lutheran University's acceptance rate has increased from 48.0% in 2013 to 88.9% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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