California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity75
Retention87
Graduation73
Earnings75
Diversity73
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture4%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism3%
Communications Technologies2%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education1%
Engineering25%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
30%
Admission Rate
675
Median SAT Math
660
Median SAT Reading
29
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)620–730
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)620–700
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)26–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
$10K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$27K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
30%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
87%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 37% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 83% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 87% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 89% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
94%
Retention Rate
2%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
82%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 48% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 82% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 79% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 71% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 80% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 82% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 76% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
95%
Employment Rate
$52K
Median Salary
$32K
25 Pctl Salary
$72K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $32K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $52K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $72K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $82K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $52K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $58K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $67K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
21,047
Undergraduates
83%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
915
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 37% | 14% | 15% |