California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public 4-year institution in San Luis Obispo, CA. It enrolls about 22,485 students and admits roughly 30% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Enrollment | 22,485 |
| Acceptance rate | 30% |
| Applicants / admitted | 63,736 / 18,964 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,075 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $30,995 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 85% |
| Transfer-out rate | 1% |
| Full-time retention rate | 95% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,888 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | calpoly.edu/ |
| Phone | 8057561111 |
Admissions
About 63,736 students applied and 18,964 were admitted. Of those admitted, 5,278 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,075 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $30,995. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,888 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,476 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,904 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,372 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,032 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,920 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,241 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 85% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo, CA, San Luis Obispo County. Its coordinates are 35.2995, -120.6573.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
About 30% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 63,736 applicants.
How much does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,075 for in-state students and $30,995 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
About 22,485 students are enrolled.