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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CAPublicSuburb Setting
Selective • 31% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public institution located in the suburb setting of San Luis Obispo, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 22.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 31%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
22.0K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
31% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
31%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering21% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $235,241
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,977
Earnings 5yr: $158,506
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,784
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,298
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,950
Earnings 5yr: $146,406
Debt: $20,556
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,105
Earnings 5yr: $124,216
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,720
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,448
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,908
Earnings 5yr: $119,479
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,240
Earnings 5yr: $116,692
Debt: $24,449
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,331
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,955
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,572
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,797
Earnings 5yr: $121,125
Debt: $19,691
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,902
Earnings 5yr: $102,603
Debt: $17,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,232
Earnings 5yr: $111,260
Debt: $20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,148
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,498
Earnings 5yr: $112,671
Debt: $22,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,750
Earnings 5yr: $110,675
Debt: $20,500
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,004
Earnings 5yr: $103,431
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,117
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,702
Earnings 5yr: $86,311
Debt: $20,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,665
In-State Tuition$13,596
Out-of-State Tuition$34,665
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$72,358
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$90,768
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,396
Est. Monthly Payment
$166/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$94,050
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