A
Rating
Public
Type
23,278
Students
$17,622
Tuition
28%
Acceptance
#112
Ranking
Small Suburb
Campus Setting
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National Average
$42,817
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$36,049
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
National
1240 - 1440
78% of students submit
30%
26 - 32
48% of students submit
Required
$70
Full-Time
Part-Time
51%
83%
49%
15%
3%
1%
14% Business Administration and Management, General
5% Mechanical Engineering
5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General
76% Others
14%
807 Graduates
5%
287 Graduates
5%
258 Graduates
3%
196 Graduates
3%
182 Graduates
3%
166 Graduates
3%
164 Graduates
3%
149 Graduates
2%
138 Graduates
Students
Professors
20
251,466
$10,471
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
94%
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
National
$52,100
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$66,900
6 Years After Graduation
73%