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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Public, 4-year

1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

(805) 756-1111

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Quick Facts

21,521

Total Enrollment

30%

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

$72,358

Median Earnings (6yr)

$11,075

In-State Tuition

$15,624

Avg Net Price

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 20,000 and above
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 1 Grand Ave.
City San Luis Obispo, CA
ZIP Code 93407
County San Luis Obispo County

Special Designations

Asian American/Pacific Islander Serving

President/Chief Administrator: Jeffrey D. Armstrong (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Engineering 24%
Business 17%
Social Sciences 5%
Biology 5%
Computer Science 4%
Psychology 3%
Communication 3%
Liberal Arts 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 21,521

Student Demographics

Female 50%
Male 50%

Race/Ethnicity

White 49.7%
Black 0.7%
Hispanic 23.1%
Asian 14.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Races 7.9%
Non-Resident Alien 0.9%
Unknown 3.0%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 2.3%
Part-Time Students 4.3%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$11,075

In-State Tuition

$30,995

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,918

Total Cost of Attendance

$15,624

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 18%
Students with Federal Loans 23%
Students Receiving Any Aid 18%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $18,500
Median Total Debt $15,396
90th Percentile Debt $30,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 87%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $6,476
$30,001 - $48,000 $6,904
$48,001 - $75,000 $11,372
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,032
$110,001+ $26,920

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$72,358

6 Years After

$82,835

8 Years After

$90,768

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $47,243  |  75th percentile: $98,611

Earnings by Family Income Background

$67,920

Low Income

$70,170

Middle Income

$75,504

High Income

Student Outcomes

95%

Full-Time Retention

64%

Part-Time Retention

85%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$11,452

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$11,005

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (805) 756-1111

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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