California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo reported a 29.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public 4-year institution in San Luis Obispo, CA. The historical average net price is $16,665 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

29.8%

63,736 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,665

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

85.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

95.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

21,996

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$7,529
$30,001 – $48,000$7,253
$48,001 – $75,000$9,896
$75,001 – $110,000$15,786
$110,000+$27,772

Top Majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

MajorDegrees Awarded
Engineering1,060
Business, Management & Marketing873
Agriculture & Natural Resources580
Social Sciences245
Architecture244
Computer & Information Sciences219
Biological & Biomedical Sciences203
Natural Resources & Conservation175
Communication & Journalism171
Parks, Recreation & Fitness169

Financial Aid at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

About California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Official website: https://calpoly.edu/

Admissions: https://www.calpoly.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

What is the acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo reported a 30% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 63,736. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

The historical 30% acceptance rate suggests California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

The stored historical average net price at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $16,665 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 60%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,707 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is 86%. its stored first-year retention rate is 96%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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