California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
PublicSan Luis Obispo, CA
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, in San Luis Obispo, CA, is a public very large school, enrolling around 21,996 students. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is selective, with an acceptance rate near 31%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $154,784/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo look for in applicants?
Per California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's acceptance rate?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA admits approximately 31% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo cost?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,265 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo require students to live on campus?
No -- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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