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Santa Barbara, CA
33% admitted · $16,807/yr after aid
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 31%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $18,832
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $96,304
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public college in San Luis Obispo, CA with 21,996 undergraduates. It admits 31% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,832 per year ($10,354 for families earning under $30,000). 87% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $96,304 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 31%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 63,736
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 18,964
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 28%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,515
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,039
- Out-of-state tuition
- $37,005
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,354
- $30–48k$9,975
- $48–75k$12,476
- $75–110k$18,082
- $110k+$31,461
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Freshman retention
- 96%
- Median earnings
- $96,304
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 21,996
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White48%
- Hispanic25%
- Black1%
- Asian14%
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo FAQ
What is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's acceptance rate?+
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo admits 31% of applicants, which makes it selective.
Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?+
In Fall 2023, 63,736 students applied to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and 18,964 were admitted; 5,278 enrolled.
Does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo consider legacy status?+
No. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo require an essay?+
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,515 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,832.
What is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's graduation rate?+
87% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110422 · How we use this data
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