{"id":2704,"date":"2024-01-18T20:05:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T04:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=2704"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:02:49","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mt-5 mb-3\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"item-fact text-center fw-bold txt-purple border-end py-4 px-3\">\n<div class=\"value\">\n<p class=\"h2 m-0 p-0 pb-1\">3,400+<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"legend\">\n<p class=\"text-uppercase fw-bold m-0 p-0 small\">TOTAL STUDENTS<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"item-fact text-center fw-bold txt-purple border-end py-4 px-3\">\n<div class=\"value\">\n<p class=\"h2 m-0 p-0 pb-1\">14:1<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"legend\">\n<p class=\"text-uppercase fw-bold m-0 p-0 small\">STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"item-fact text-center fw-bold txt-purple border-end py-4 px-3\">\n<div class=\"value\">\n<p class=\"h2 m-0 p-0 pb-1\">96%<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"legend\">\n<p class=\"text-uppercase fw-bold m-0 p-0 small\">EMPLOYED OR IN GRAD SCHOOL<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"item-fact text-center fw-bold txt-purple py-4 px-3\">\n<div class=\"value\">\n<p class=\"h2 m-0 p-0 pb-1\">59<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"legend\">\n<p class=\"text-uppercase fw-bold m-0 p-0 small\">COUNTRIES REPRESENTED<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr mt-0\">\n<div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row gap-3 justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">Opportunity College and University &#8211; Higher Access, Higher Earnings<\/h2>\n<p>Awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Only 16% of U.S. colleges and universities earned this designation.<\/p>\n<p>This designation shows our commitment to student success and the real-world impact of a Cal Lutheran degree, which gives our graduates a solid foundation for professional success.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"img w-100 mb-5 mb-lg-0\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logo-carnegie-foundation.png\" alt=\"Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching Logo\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr mt-0\">\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"veteran-resources\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">Veteran Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Cal Lutheran is committed to honoring those who have served our country by making quality education a reality for veterans, military members and their families. With small class sizes and personalized support, Cal Lutheran will guide you to obtaining your degree and assist with the transition into civilian and college life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/veterans\/benefits\/yellow-ribbon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yellow Ribbon Program<\/a> &#8211; For Post 9\/11 GI Bill recipients, Cal Lutheran will fund tuition and fee expenses that are in excess of Post-9\/11 GI Bill coverage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/veterans\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understand Your Benefits<\/a> &#8211; As a veteran or military dependent, you have many options for financial assistance. We\u2019ll help you understand your options.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/veterans\/application-checklist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Your Benefits<\/a> &#8211; Ready to use your veterans benefits at Cal Lutheran? Find out what goes into a benefits application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr mt-0\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-bold\">Accreditations, Affiliations and Associations<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-2\">Cal Lutheran Accreditation<\/h3>\n<p>Cal Lutheran is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-3\">Cal Lutheran Affiliations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities<\/li>\n<li>Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities<\/li>\n<li>Council of Independent Colleges<\/li>\n<li>Evangelical Lutheran Church in America<\/li>\n<li>Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, NCAA Division III<\/li>\n<li>Hispanic-Serving Institution designation (U.S. Department of Education)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"txt-blue fw-bold mb-2\">School of Management Accreditations and Associations<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acswasc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cal Lutheran and its programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acbsp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). You can view a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/management\/programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of our accredited programs<\/a> or browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/management\/about\/acbsp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">information on business student achievement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our MBA and MS in Financial Planning programs are accredited by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acg.org\/101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association for Corporate Growth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is a member of the ACG 101, one of the fastest-growing chapters of The Association for Corporate Growth, the premier international organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. ACG 101 serves corporate executives and professionals in the West Valley, Ventura County and Santa Barbara areas. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which connects educators, students and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edcollaborative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Economic Development Collaborative Ventura County (EDC-VC)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is a member of The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County, a resource for companies of all sizes doing business in Ventura County. Established in 1996, EDC-VC promotes job opportunities and economic growth to maintain the county\u2019s economic vitality through key programs and services. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalentrepreneurshipconsortium.org\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is one of the 250 members of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, a premier academic organization addressing the emerging topics of importance to the nation\u2019s university-based entrepreneurship programs. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unprme.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is a member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education. This initiative is the first organized relationship between the United Nations and business schools, with the PRME Secretariat housed in the UN Global Compact Office. The mission of PRME is to inspire and champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership globally. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/societyaee.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Society for Arts Education Entrepreneurship (SAEE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is a member of the Society for Arts Education Entrepreneurship, an organization committed to advancing formal training and high educational standards for arts entrepreneurship education. Founded in 2014, the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education provides a forum for communication among its members and advocates for formal training and high standards for arts entrepreneurship educators.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vceda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The School of Management is a member of the Ventura County Economic Development Association, the regional voice of business on issues affecting the economy in Ventura County and California. VCEDA is funded by membership dues and sponsorships. 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