The following charts estimate the total cost of attending Cal Lutheran as an undergraduate
student. These include both direct costs billed by Cal Lutheran, as well as indirect costs that are typically involved with being a college student. Learn more about direct and indirect costs
Fall 2024 — Spring 2025
On-Campus
With Parent(s) (Dependent)
Off-Campus (Independent)
Tuition*
On-Campus $51,750
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $51,750
Off-Campus (Independent) $51,750
ASCLU Fee
On-Campus $280
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $280
Off-Campus (Independent) $280
Technology Fee
On-Campus $280
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $280
Off-Campus (Independent) $280
Wellness Fee
On-Campus $250
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $250
Off-Campus (Independent) $250
Housing/Food (Room and Board)
On-Campus $16,810**
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $11,493
Off-Campus (Independent) $22,086
BookPass Textbook Program
On-Campus $420
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $420
Off-Campus (Independent) $420
Course Materials and Supplies
On-Campus $514
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $514
Off-Campus (Independent) $514
Transportation
On-Campus $1,233
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $1,791
Off-Campus (Independent) $1,962
Personal Expenses
On-Campus $3,213
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $4,059
Off-Campus (Independent) $4,968
Loan Fees
On-Campus $66
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $66
Off-Campus (Independent) $66
Total
$74,816
$70,903
$82,576
* $25,875 is the full-time tuition cost (12-18 units). Students taking 1-11 units
(less than full-time) or above 18 units (overload fee) will be billed at $1,675 per
unit.
** The costs above reflect the standard housing and 19/week meal plan. The actual cost
varies by housing and meal plan selection. The average cost for housing and meals
(21 meals/week) for the prior year was $18,002.
NOTE: Tuition and Fees are paid directly to Cal Lutheran. If living on-campus, Room
and Board are also paid directly to the university. Cost figures are subject to annual
increase.
Fall 2025 — Spring 2026
On-Campus
With Parent(s) (Dependent)
Off-Campus (Independent)
Tuition*
On-Campus $53,650
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $53,650
Off-Campus (Independent) $53,650
ASCLU Fee
On-Campus $280
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $280
Off-Campus (Independent) $280
Technology Fee
On-Campus $300
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $300
Off-Campus (Independent) $300
Wellness Fee
On-Campus $250
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $250
Off-Campus (Independent) $250
Housing/Food (Room and Board)
On-Campus $17,540**
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $11,835
Off-Campus (Independent) $22,752
BookPass Textbook Program
On-Campus $440
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $440
Off-Campus (Independent) $440
Course Materials and Supplies
On-Campus $648
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $648
Off-Campus (Independent) $648
Transportation
On-Campus $1,251
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $1,818
Off-Campus (Independent) $1,989
Personal Expenses
On-Campus $3,285
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $4,140
Off-Campus (Independent) $5,067
Loan Fees
On-Campus $66
With Parent(s) (Dependent) $66
Off-Campus (Independent) $66
Total
$77,710
$73,427
$85,442
* $26,825 is the full-time tuition cost (12-18 units). Students taking 1-11 units
(less than full-time) or above 18 units (overload fee) will be billed at $1,735 per
unit.
** The costs above reflect the standard housing and 19/week meal plan. The actual cost
varies by housing and meal plan selection.
NOTE: Tuition and Fees are paid directly to Cal Lutheran. If living on-campus, Room
and Board are also paid directly to the university. Cost figures are subject to annual
increase.
On-campus Housing Costs
Fall 2024 — Spring 2025
Room
Per Semester
Year Total
Room Standard (4-students/suite) Pederson, Thompson, Mt. Clef, Old West, New West
Per Semester $4,500
Year Total $9,000
Room Kramer, Mogen
Per Semester $6,470
Year Total $12,940
Room Grace Hall/Trinity Hall **
Per Semester $7,335
Year Total $14,670
Room Trinity Hall Studio **
Per Semester $7,700
Year Total $15,400
Room University Themed Houses
Per Semester $7,335
Year Total $14,670
** Residents in Kramer, Mogen, Grace, and Trinity Halls are not required to purchase
a meal plan. Visit our Housing website for more information.
Fall 2025 — Spring 2026
Room
Per Semester
Year Total
Room Standard (4-students/suite) Pederson, Thompson, Mt. Clef, Old West, New West
Per Semester $4,650
Year Total $9,300
Room Standard Single (2-students/suite) New West only
Per Semester $5,665
Year Total $11,330
Room Kramer, Mogen
Per Semester $6,680
Year Total $13,360
Room Grace Hall/Trinity Hall **
Per Semester $7,570
Year Total $15,140
Room Trinity Hall Studio **
Per Semester $7,947.50
Year Total $15,895
Room University Themed Houses
Per Semester $7,570
Year Total $15,140
** Residents in Kramer, Mogen, Grace, and Trinity Halls are not required to purchase
a meal plan. Visit our Housing website for more information.
Meal Plan Costs
2024-2025 Mandatory Plans for students living in standard residence halls
2024-2025 Voluntary Plans for commuter students or students living in apartment-style
residence halls
Plan
Meals
Flex Dollars
Guest Meals
Cost
Plan Combo 25 Meal
Meals
25 per semester
Flex Dollars $200 per semester
Guest Meals 0
Cost $570 per semester
Plan Combo 50 Meal
Meals 50 per semester
Flex Dollars $200 per semester
Guest Meals 0
Cost $870 per semester
Plan Flex 550
Meals (no meals)
Flex Dollars $600
Guest Meals 0
Cost $550
Plan Flex 300
Meals (no meals)
Flex Dollars $325
Guest Meals 0
Cost $300
Plan Flex 150
Meals (no meals)
Flex Dollars $160
Guest Meals 0
Cost $150
2025-2026 Mandatory Plans for students living in standard residence halls
Plan
Meals
Flex Dollars
Guest Meals
Cost
Plan 19 Meal Plan
Meals 19 per week (4 per day maximum)
Flex Dollars $50 per semester
Guest Meals 3 per semester
Cost $4,120 per semester $8,240 year total
Plan 210 Block Plan
Meals 210 per semester (avg. 15 per week; 6 per day maximum)
Flex Dollars $50 per semester
Guest Meals 3 per semester
Cost
$4,085 per semester $8,170 year total
Plan 190 Block Plan
Meals 190 per semester (avg. 12 per week; 6 per day maximum)
Flex Dollars $50 per semester
Guest Meals 3 per semester
Cost $3,820 per semester $7,640 year total
2025-2026 Voluntary Plans for commuter students or students living in apartment-style
residence halls
Plan
Meals
Flex Dollars
Guest Meals
Cost
Plan Combo 25 Meal
Meals
25 per semester
Flex Dollars $200 per semester
Guest Meals 0
Cost $600 per semester
Plan Combo 50 Meal
Meals 50 per semester
Flex Dollars $200 per semester
Guest Meals 0
Cost $920 per semester
Plan Flex 550
Meals (no meals)
Flex Dollars $600
Guest Meals 0
Cost $550
Plan Flex 300
Meals (no meals)
Flex Dollars $325
Guest Meals 0
Cost $300
Plan Flex 150
Meals (no meals)
Flex Dollars $160
Guest Meals 0
Cost $150
* All costs are subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right
to change, delete or add to this pricing schedule as deemed appropriate.
Additional Information
Tuition is assessed in Fall and Spring semesters
Tuition is assessed each semester for the number of enrolled credits. Mandatory, non-refundable
fees (e.g., ASCLU Fee, Technology Fee and Wellness Fee) are assessed each semester
for students enrolled in one or more credits. Payments are made directly to Cal Lutheran.
For students receiving all or part of their instruction by means of distance education,
no distinction will be made with respect to the mode of instruction in determining
costs.
Payments must be submitted on time
It is very important that students pay costs on time, as assessed. Transcripts and
diploma will not be released for any student who has an outstanding balance owed to
Cal Lutheran. Visit our Payment Options page for more information.
How to appeal
Students who wish to have educational or living expenses above and beyond Cal Lutheran's
standard Cost of Attendance considered by the Office of Financial Aid must submit
a Cost of Attendance Appeal Form. Actual expenses like the purchase of a computer,
study abroad, or dependent care expenses may be included in the appeal along with
supporting documentation (invoice/receipt).
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator provides an early approximation of what a first-year, undergraduate student can expect to pay at Cal Lutheran, including average financial aid packages.