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California Lutheran University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the California Lutheran University men's basketball recruiting profile. California Lutheran competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf. from Thousand Oaks, California. Led by head coach Russell White, California Lutheran University pairs a 76% acceptance rate with a 70% graduation rate and a $32,774 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,925
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
76%
State
California
City
Thousand Oaks
Address
60 W Olsen Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 65% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%68%'21-2248%'22-2382%'23-2479%'24-2550%'25-26
Staff
Russell White
Head Coach
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Danny Giangrande
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Ib Belou
Men's Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Randy Serrano
Men's Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Tyler Ayers-Nusbaum
Men's Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 77% of D3 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
79%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$54,981
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$68,712
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 19% of D3 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$51,750
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$51,750
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,810
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$32,774
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 86% of D3 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$265,847
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$89,456
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (805) 492-2411

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