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 2025 — Spring 2026
On-Campus
With Parent(s) (Dependent)
Off-Campus (Independent)
Tuition*
$53,650
$53,650
$53,650
ASCLU Fee
$280
$280
$280
Technology Fee
$300
$300
$300
Wellness Fee
$250
$250
$250
Housing/Food (Room and Board)
$17,540**
$11,835
$22,752
BookPass Textbook Program
$440
$440
$440
Course Materials and Supplies
$648
$648
$648
Transportation
$1,251
$1,818
$1,989
Personal Expenses
$3,285
$4,140
$5,067
Loan Fees
$66
$66
$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 2025 — Spring 2026
Room
Per Semester
Academic Year
Standard (4-students/suite) Pederson Hall, Thompson Hall, Mt. Clef Hall, Old West, New West
$4,650
$9,300
Standard Single (2-students/suite) New West only
$5,665
$11,330
Kramer Court, Mogen Hall **
$6,680
$13,360
Grace Hall, Trinity Hall **
$7,570
$15,140
Trinity Hall Studio **
$7,947.50
$15,895
University Themed Houses **
$7,570
$15,140
** Residents in Kramer Court, Mogen Hall, Grace Hall, Trinity Hall, and University
Themed Houses are not required to purchase a meal plan. Visit our Housing website for more information.
Meal Plan Costs
2025-2026 Mandatory Plans for students living in standard residence halls
2025-2026 Voluntary Plans for commuter students or students living in apartment-style
residence halls
Plan
Meals
Flex Dollars
Guest Meals
Cost
Combo 25 Meal
25 per semester
$200 per semester
0
$600 per semester
Combo 50 Meal
50 per semester
$200 per semester
0
$920 per semester
Flex 550
(no meals)
$600
0
$550
Flex 300
(no meals)
$325
0
$300
Flex 150
(no meals)
$160
0
$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.