CLU Demographics & Diversity Report
What does the CLU student population look like? College Factual wanted to know the facts so we ran the numbers. We analyzed racial diversity, gender ratios, age and geographic origins of college campuses accross the United States. The results of the California Lutheran University 2021 diversity report are below.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
CLU Student Population
How Many Students Attend California Lutheran University?
CLU total enrollment is approximately 4,303 students.
2,971 are undergraduates and 954 are graduate students.
CLU Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time CLU undergraduate population is made up of 56% women, and 44% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
CLU Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,224 |
| Hispanic | 1,100 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 215 |
| Asian | 142 |
| Black or African American | 110 |
| International | 87 |
| Unknown | 74 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
CLU Graduate Student Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 69% of full-time grad students are women, and 31% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
CLU Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 364 |
| Hispanic | 313 |
| International | 158 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 37 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Unknown | 27 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
High Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
CLU achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #504 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
College Factual measured the diversity of four different categories: student race/ethnicity, student ages, student genders, and student locations. Colleges that had the most variety in all four categories have the highest overall diversity rankings.
How Does CLU Diversity Compare to National Averages?
CLU is considered to have excellent overall diversity when compared to the nationwide average.
Extremely Racially/Ethnically Diverse
CLU is ranked 595 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Many students are seeking a school with high levels of racial/ethnic diversity. This not only creates an atmosphere where those who are typically in the minority feel more supported, but also allows more interaction between racial groups leading to the open exchange of ideas and values.
CLU Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,739 |
| Hispanic | 1,540 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 270 |
| International | 270 |
| Asian | 196 |
| Black or African American | 140 |
| Unknown | 118 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 |
High Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
California Lutheran University Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 606 |
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at CLU.
Close to Even Male/Female Ratio
CLU ranks 1,117 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 2,538 female students and 1,765 male students at CLU.
Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of CLU is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
There are approximately 483 female teachers and 394 male teachers.
Average Geographic Diversity
CLU ranks 869 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
15.95% of CLU students come from out of state, and 1.72% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 24 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| California | 527 |
| Washington | 24 |
| Oregon | 12 |
| Nevada | 11 |
| Arizona | 6 |
International Students at CLU
Students from 52 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from China, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan.
Learn more about international students at CLU.
High Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At CLU, 52.05% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,114 |
| 20-21 | 1,091 |
| 22-24 | 648 |
| 25-29 | 618 |
| 35 and over | 426 |
| 30-34 | 255 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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