B+

Very Good

Score: 77/100

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

4-Year Public

📍 San Luis Obispo, California 93407

🌐 calpoly.edu/

Outcomes

A+

91/100

Affordability

C+

56/100

Resources

69/100

Experience

82/100

Prestige

83/100

Quick Stats

22,485

Total Enrollment

85%

Graduation Rate

95%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

30%

Acceptance Rate

$16,888

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ▼

3% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 764 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

See full rental market data for 93407 →

🏆 Where California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other

of 3 schools

🥈

Construction Management, General

of 53 schools

🥈

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

of 32 schools

🥉

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

of 40 schools

Animal Sciences, General

of 72 schools

#15

Journalism

of 100 schools

#19

Business Administration and Management, General

of 100 schools

#20

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

of 88 schools

#29

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

of 100 schools

#30

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General

of 69 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,742	$17,622
Room	$11,094
Board	$7,400
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$32,321	$52,241

Financial Aid

60%

Receive Any Aid

20%

Receive Pell Grants

28%

Take Out Loans

$16,888

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,476
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,904
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,372
$75,001 - $110,000	$18,032
$110,001+	$26,920

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 777 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 309 grads/yr Computer Science 247 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 189 grads/yr Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 172 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 170 grads/yr Psychology, General 168 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 138 grads/yr Construction Management, General 126 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 126 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 118 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 107 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 107 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 98 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 93 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 86 grads/yr Journalism 86 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 86 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 82 grads/yr Graphic Communications, General 81 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

22,485

Total Students

50%

Women

96%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%

Hispanic 23%

Black 1%

Asian 14%

Two or More 8%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 97%

Off-Campus (Renters) 3%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~764 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%

Hybrid (Some Online) 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%

25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has an acceptance rate of 30%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

Tuition at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $16,888.

What is the graduation rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

The graduation rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo a good school?

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has a Repit College Score of 77/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (A): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has a total enrollment of 22,485 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

Yes! Approximately 3% of students at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 764 students who need rental housing near campus.

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