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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA • public • DI | FCS
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Acceptance
29.8%
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Grad Rate
85%
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Cost
$24,873 / $36,753

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 22,726 • Total: 23,829
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Address
1 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Website
calpoly.edu/
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 11,276 (49.6%) • Female: 11,450 (50.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 3,204 14.1%
Black/African American 157 0.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5,198 22.9%
White 11,380 50.1%
Two or More Races 1,784 7.9%
International 234 1.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
29.8%
18,964 admitted from 63,736 applicants
Application Types Offered
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Application Requirements
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Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
85.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
61.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
95.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$24,873
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$36,753
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $5,742
Out-of-state: $17,622
Room & Board
$1,089
Books & Supplies
$18,042
Students Receiving Pell Grants
52%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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