California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · 21,996 undergrads (large, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,529 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,253 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $9,896 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,786 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,772 |
| All incomes (average) | $16,665 |
Sticker tuition: $13,596 in-state, $34,665 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 19%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 96%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $90,768
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Engineering23%
Business17%
Agriculture11%
Computer Science5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Social Sciences5%
Architecture4%
Communications & Media4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Environmental Studies3%
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