University Costs
The following costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Changes in costs will be listed on class schedules. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Graduate Tuition
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| MBA | $905 per credit |
| Executive MBA (Domestic) | $1205 per credit |
| Executive MBA (Europe) | $905 per Credit |
| MS-IT | $895 per credit |
| MS-QECON | $895 per credit |
| MS-Management | $905 per credit |
| Financial Planning | $890 per credit |
| IMBA | $905 per credit |
| CFP Certificate Program | $695 per credit |
| MA-E/MS-E/TPP/Credential | $840 per credit |
| Masters ED Leadership | $840 per credit |
| MPPA | $820 per credit |
| MS-Psych | $885 per credit |
| EdD | $1055 per credit |
| PsyD | $1135 per credit |
| PLTS | $665 per credit |
| Post MBA Certificate | $595 per credit; $480 per credit if Cal Lutheran Alumni |
| Post MS-QECON | $595 per credit; $480 per credit ifCal Lutheran Alumni |
| Post MS Psych | $595 per credit; $480 credit if Cal Lutheran Alumni |
Fees (Fees are non-refundable)
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (on-line all programs) | $30 |
| Application Fee (paper excluding PsyD) | $55 |
| Application Fee (paper PsyD) | $80 |
| Audit Fee | 50% of tuition rate |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee MFT Clinical Competence | $130 |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee MFT Law and Ethics | $130 |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee for MS Clinical Psychology | $260 |
| Counseling Psychology Practicum Fee | $470.00 per credit hour |
| Counseling & Guidance Comp Exam Fee | $210 |
| Counseling & Guidance Practicum Coordination Fee | $105 |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee (PSYD 7CW) | $130 |
| Counseling and Guidance Field Studies Fee | $55 - $80 |
| Subject Matter Content Review Fee (per subtest) | $99 |
| Late Registration Fee (for registrations submitted after the first class meeting) | $50 |
| Late Transaction Fee (for employer reimbursement applications and/or employer policy received after the second week of the semester) | $55 |
| Teacher Prep Assessment Fee | $200 |
| Thesis/Dissertation Binding Fee (minimum of three copies required) | $45 per copy |
| Transcript Fee | See www.callutheran.edu/registrar |
| Graduation Fee (prior to filing deadline) | $130 |
| Graduation Fee (after filing deadline) | $160 |
| MPPA Comprehensive Exam Fee | $315 |
| PSYC 599 Thesis Continuation Fee | $105/semester |
| PsyD Assessment Lab Fee (Fall and Spring of Year 2) | $525/semester |
| PsyD Practicum Fee (Fall and Spring of Year 2) | $945/semester |
Graduate Housing
Private apartments and rooms are available for rent in the surrounding communities. CLU’s Director of Student Life may be contacted for housing assistance. Limited on-campus housing within the residence halls may be available for unmarried graduate and fifth-year students.
The Residence Life Office is able to assist graduate students in finding off-campus housing in the Conejo Valley area.
Payment Options
- Payment in Full
Tuition is payable in full at the time of registration or during the first week of the semester using one of the following methods:- Personal check payable to CLU; or
- WebChecks and ACH payments\made through CLUpay
- Monthly Payment Plan
Pay via ACH on an Automatic Monthly Payment Plan- Enrollment fees apply
- No Interest
- Plans available for 15-week, 11 week and 8-week terms
- Employer Reimbursement participants do not qualify Email stuaccts@callutheran.edu or call (805) 493-3180 to speak to a CLU representative who will help you estimate your costs.
Financial Responsibility
CLU does not automatically drop students from a class if they register but do not attend. Students remain financially responsible for the tuition charges. To officially drop a class and be eligible for a tuition adjustment, students must either complete and submit an add/drop form or complete the change online using Self-Service. The add/drop form will be dated by the site coordinators at off-campus centers or by the Registrar’s Office on the Thousand Oaks campus.
Self-Service can be used to change your schedule through the first two weeks of the term. It is strongly suggested that you print a confirmation of the change for your records. In addition, you will receive a confirmation email at your CLUnet address, confirming the acceptance of the change in your registration status.
If, at any time, proof is required of a successful change in your enrollment, a copy of the confirmation and email will be required. The withdrawal date officially determines the tuition charges as follows:
All 15-week Semester Graduate Program
Drops or withdrawals within:
1st and 2nd week 100% Refund
3rd and 4th week 40% Refund
5th week 20% Refund
6th week No Refund
All 11-week Semester Programs
Withdrawal during the first two weeks of class allows a full refund of tuition charges. Withdrawal after the second week provides no tuition refund for students. A variation of this reduction policy may occur if the student has federal financial aid. Fees are not refundable. Please note that the dates used for reduction of charges are not the same dates used by the Registrar’s Office as last date for withdrawing from a class.
Weekend-Only Courses
Drops or withdrawals within:
1st week of courses 100% refund of tuition charges
2nd week or later No refund of tuition charges
All 8-week Online Programs
Drops or withdrawals within:
1st week of courses 100% refund of tuition charges
2nd week or later No refund of tuition charges
Financial Obligations
Academic records will not be released and students will not be permitted to register for classes if financial obligations for a previous semester have not been met. For information regarding student accounts or billing procedures, students should contact the CLU Business Office at (805) 493-3176.
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Students who receive tuition reimbursement from their employer may delay payment for up to six weeks after the last day of the term. To take advantage of this deferred payment plan, it is your responsibility to:
- Submit a confirmation letter or company policy from your employer one time, prior to the start of your first term.
- Submit a completed Employer Reimbursement application prior to the term you begin your enrollment and annually each fall term thereafter.
- Statements are only available electronically
- If the application and/or company policy are received in the Student Accounts Office after the second week of the term, a $50 late transaction fee will be assessed.
- If your employer does not provide 100 percent reimbursement, you are responsible to pay the difference prior to the first class meeting.
- If your employer reimbursement plan has a maximum annual limit, CLU will cancel your deferral when that limit is reached. You will be responsible for payment of all tuition charges exceeding your policy limit prior to the first class meeting.
Applications are available on campus or under “Forms” on the Student Accounts Web page. The form may be downloaded and faxed to (805) 493-3886 or completed online and transmitted electronically to the Student Accounts Office.
Students are ultimately responsible for payment of their fees, tuition and costs. Payment of your account is expected when your employer reimburses you or no later than six weeks after the end of the term.
If full payment has not been received within six weeks from the end of the term, interest of 1.25 percent will accrue monthly on the entire unpaid balance. A hold will be placed on your account to prevent the release of transcripts and future registrations until your balance has been paid.
Rights and Responsibilities
Upon registration, the student agrees to accept the responsibility and legal obligation to pay all tuition costs, room and board fees (if applicable), and other special fees incurred or to be incurred for the student’s education.
The University, in turn, agrees to make available to the student certain educational programs and the use of certain university facilities, as applicable and as described in campus publications.
Some or all instruction for all or part of Academic Year 2023-2024 may be delivered remotely or via a hybrid model. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely or via a hybrid model for any part of the Academic Year.
A student’s failure to pay all university bills shall release the University of any obligation to continue to provide the applicable educational benefits and services, including statements of honorable dismissal, transcripts of records, diplomas or registrations. The student shall also be denied admittance to classes and the use of university facilities.
Information regarding student account balances will be released to the student only. To release financial information to a third party, students must provide written authorization to the Student Accounts Office.
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS)
Tuition
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| MDIV, MTS, CATS, CTS, Unclassified (per credit) | $665 |
| MA (per credit) | (set by GTU) |
| MA Continuing Fee (per semester) | (set by GTU) |
| TEEM (per course) | $1070 |
Housing
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| PLTS (Single 450 sq ft) Apartment | $10,020 |
| PLTS (Single 450-500 sq ft) Apartment | $10,120 |
| PLTS (Single 500 sq ft/one bedroom) Apartment | $10,210 |
| PLTS (Family Studio/1 bedroom) Apartment | $11,250 |
| PLTS (Family 2 bedroom) Apartment | $15,170 |
| PLTS (Shared 2 bedroom) Apartment | $7,090 (per student) |
Housing Fees
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing Application | $0 |
| Housing Deposit - 1 Bedroom (Footnote 2,3) | $500 |
| Housing Deposit - 2 Bedroom (Footnote 2,3) | $500 |
| Pet Deposit | $500 |
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Per night dorm rate for intersession and summer non-dorm residents only
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Housing deposit refundable except as clarified in the rental agreement
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PLTS students may elect to sign deposit waiver
Other Fees
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate and Professionals Student Council Activity Fee | $15 one time fee |
| PLTS Tuition Deposit | $100 |
| Student Insurance (ELCA Seminary Requirement) | TBD |
| PLTS Student Association Fee | $75 per semester |
| Technology Fee (per Term) 4 | $55 |
| Audit Fee | 50% of tuition rate |
| Late Registration Fee | $50 |
| Change of Enrollment Fee (per charge) | $0 |
| Transcripts (per copy) | See www.callutheran.edu/registrar |
| Expedited Transcript Processing Fee | See www.callutheran.edu/registrar |
| Graduation Fee - before filing deadline | $75 |
| Graduation Fee - after filing deadline | $100 |
| Replacement Diploma Fee | $50 |
| Monthly Payment Plan (per term) | $60 |
| Returned Payment Fee | $35 |
| Affiliation Fee (ELCA requirement) | $1,600 |
| Leave of Absence Fee | $0 |
| ID card Replacement | $15 |
| Campus Keycard Replacement | $100 |
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Technology fee applies to all Graduate Students enrolled in 3 or more credits. Not applicable to non-credit programs and during inter-term. Fee capped at $250 maximum academic year.
Refund Policy
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Termination on or before the Friday of the second week of classes | 100% |
| Termination on or before the Friday of the fourth week of classes | 40% |
| Termination after the Friday of the fifth week of classes | 20% |
| Termination after the Friday of the fifth week of classes | 0% |