Students come to Cal Lutheran expecting to earn their degree.
It is our responsibility to help them succeed.
Did you know that first-to-second year retention rate is one of the most important measures of student success?
When a student leaves Cal Lutheran before graduating, they often have unpaid loans, costs for transferring to other schools, and difficulties completing their degree. It also affects Cal Lutheran's ability to maintain enrollment, which impacts university budget. Student persistence is integral to our institution, and everyone at Cal Lutheran plays a role.
Intro to Retention, Attainment and Success
October 25, 2024
Where We're At
78.8%
of Fall 2023 first-year students retained to their second year
Last updated: September 30, 2024
Stories From Our Students
Hoyeung LawWhen I first arrived on campus, I was lost and I didn't know who to contact in order to get access to my residence hall. Somehow, I came across Coach Lugo, the football head coach. He welcomed me to Cal Lutheran and helped direct me where I needed to go. Moreover, he offered me free pizza for dinner! These warm gestures really touched me, and I'm really grateful for his help. It really makes me feel appreciated and included at Cal Lutheran
Testimonial for Coach Anthony Lugo, Athletics Department
Meet Our Core Team
The initiatives supporting Retention at Cal Lutheran are driven by a working group on limited appointment for the current academic year.
What Is Retention?
Discover how we look at retention as an indicator of student success.
