Head Coach
Russell White
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About California Lutheran University Basketball
On game nights in Thousand Oaks, the Regals take the court with the kind of purposeful intensity that comes from a program built on the right foundation. Under Russell White's leadership, California Lutheran has become known for developing players who understand that basketball is as much about character as it is about skill. The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has seen what the Regals bring: teams that compete with discipline, that play together, and that leave better than they arrived. The program's history runs deep in Southern California collegiate basketball. Players who've worn the Regal uniform have gone on to build lives both on and off the court, carrying with them the values instilled during their time in Thousand Oaks. White has built a culture where individual growth connects to team success, where a recruit doesn't just join a roster, but becomes part of a legacy of excellence. California Lutheran basketball attracts students looking for a genuine college experience. The Regals compete hard in the SCIAC, develop their players intentionally, and create an environment where earning minutes matters and growth is constant. If you're looking for a program that balances athletic rigor with the full college experience, the Regals offer something substantial. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$26,445/yr
Grad rate
69%
Enrollment
2,296
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,445 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,204 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,836 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,665 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,034 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,186 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,296
- Average net price
- $26,445 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $54,480 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $54,480 / year
- Graduation rate
- 69%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC) Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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California Institute of Technology
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Location Pasadena, CA | Enrollment 987 | Avg. net price $8,509 |
California Lutheran University
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Location Thousand Oaks, CA | Enrollment 2,296 | Avg. net price $26,445 |
Chapman University
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Location Orange, CA | Enrollment 7,478 | Avg. net price $46,708 |
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Claremont McKenna-Harvey Mudd-Scripps Colleges
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Location , CA | Enrollment 1,388 | Avg. net price $26,039 |
Occidental College
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Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 1,877 | Avg. net price $37,470 |
Pomona-Pitzer Colleges
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Location Claremont, CA | Enrollment 1,666 | Avg. net price $18,978 |
University of La Verne
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Location La Verne, CA | Enrollment 3,050 | Avg. net price $20,523 |
University of Redlands
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Location Redlands, CA | Enrollment 2,049 | Avg. net price $30,924 |
Whittier College
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Location Whittier, CA | Enrollment 764 | Avg. net price $24,940 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Lutheran University D3?
Yes, California Lutheran University is an NCAA Division III program in the Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC). This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for California Lutheran University men's basketball.
What conference is California Lutheran University in?
California Lutheran University competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate (SCIAC) for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at California Lutheran University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,445 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at California Lutheran University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,296 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to California Lutheran University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to California Lutheran University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D3 evaluations already prepared for what programs like California Lutheran University require.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.