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The bachelor's program at CLU was ranked #381 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #49 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 364 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 381 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Lutheran University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from CLU. This makes it the #243 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CLU paid an average of $1,615 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,880 | $49,880 |
| Fees | $790 | $790 |
| Books and Supplies | $936 | $936 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,734 | $17,734 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,046 | $4,046 |
Learn more about CLU tuition and fees.
Of the 83 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from CLU in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Lutheran University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CLU does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CLU Online Learning page.
Of the 4 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CLU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Lutheran University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at California Lutheran University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 85 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 37 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 17 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13 |
| English Language & Literature | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.