California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a large, public institution in San Luis Obispo, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 21,996 students. The acceptance rate is 31%. 86% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $90,768.
31%
Acceptance
$16,665
Net price
21,996
Enrollment
86%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
31%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$16,665
Average net price
$13,596
In-state tuition
$34,665
Out-of-state tuition
$18,792
Room & board
$1,119
Books & supplies
$32,265
Total cost of attendance
19%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Students with federal loans
$18,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$90,768
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$72,358
Median earnings (6 yrs)
86%
Graduation rate
96%
Retention rate
90%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,438
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
21,996
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
25%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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