Fees & Expenses
Exchange students do not pay tuition to Cal Lutheran, but are responsible for all other expenses and fees and are required to live on-campus.
Fees Due to Cal Lutheran Prior to Arrival
- Housing deposit: $400. This is a refundable housing deposit and will be returned, less any damage assessments, at completion of residency and fulfillment of contract.
Fees Due to Cal Lutheran on Arrival - FY 2026-2027
All fees are subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to change, delete or add to this pricing schedule as deemed appropriate.
- Campus Housing: $6,945 per semester. Incoming International Exchange Students are placed in our Global Leaders Community at Kramer Court.
- 19-Meal plan: $4325 per semester
- International Student Health Insurance Fee: (The insurance fees below are based on FY 2025-2026 policy. The new policy has not
beeen finalized yet. Please check back or contact OISS for updated information)
- $864 for Fall semester
- $1,056 for Spring semester
- Student Wellness Fee: $125 per semester
- ASCLU Fee (student activity): $140 per semester
- Technology Fee: $150 per semester
- BookPass Program Fee: $230 per semester
Other Expenses
- Personal expenses, supplies, and travel costs: approximately $2,500 per semester