California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, CA, serving approximately 21,521 students. It has an acceptance rate of 30%.
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Tuition
$11,075
Acceptance
29.75%
Students
22,447
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,075
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,995
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,220
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,042
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.9×Graduates earn about 4.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
85%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
29.75%
SAT range
1207 - 1430
ACT range
27 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
22,447
Undergrads
21,521
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
245
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
56
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.56
Property Rate / 1,000
1.12
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
San Luis Obispo
Violent Rate / 100k
352
Property Rate / 100k
2,057
Location
Institution does not report this
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407