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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Overview

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public institution located in San Luis Obispo, CA. It has a total enrollment of 23,069 students.

22,033
Undergrads
1,036
Grad Students
31.3%
Acceptance
87.0%
Grad Rate
Academics
19.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
96.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
87.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
61.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
22,033
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,036
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
31.3%
Acceptance Rate
Test Optional
Test Policy
$70
Application Fee
Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$26,060

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$5,742

Room & Board

$19,412

Books & Supplies

$906

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,622

Financial Aid
48%
Receiving Aid
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
$14,338
Avg Grant (recipients)
$6,008
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

8,820 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
NCAA
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

22,033

Acceptance Rate

31%

Graduation Rate

87%

In-State Cost

$25,154

Out-of-State Cost

$37,034

Visit Website

calpoly.edu

San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Suburb: Small
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