Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$15.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
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?
Sticker price$28,295
Net price (after aid)$15,624
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,476
$30k – $48k$6,904
$48k – $75k$11,372
$75k – $110k$18,032
$110k+$26,920
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$90,768
Median debt at graduation$18,500
Est. monthly loan payment$196
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.9×Graduates earn about 4.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans23%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
85%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$90.8k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$18.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.1k
Out-of-state
$31k
Net price
$15.6k
below avg
Pell
18%
Median debt
$18.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$90.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPsychologySociologyPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Admissions
Acceptance rate
30%
SAT range
1207 - 1430
ACT range
27 - 35
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo located?
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is approximately 30%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,075 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo reports total enrollment of approximately 22,447 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
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