California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Public, 4-year
1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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
President/Chief Administrator: Jeffrey D. Armstrong (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
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)
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