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California Polytechnic State University at San Luis ObispoSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$9,943
Avg in-state tuition
$23,833
Avg out-of-state tuition
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California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo is a large public university located on a suburban campus in San Luis Obispo, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,426, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 28%. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,943, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,833.
$9,943
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$23,833
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
28% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate 28%
Retention Rate (High Retention Rate) 94%
Graduation Rate (High Graduation Rate) 82%
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1240-1440
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1240-1440
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards48%
Female Student Population
20:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
21k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
54%
Hispanic
17%
Asian
13%
Two or more races
8%
Unknown
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
14% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
14%
State Grant Aid
28%
Institution Grant Aid
37%
Pell Grant
14%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.