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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, United States · Public · Founded 1901
- World ranking
- 1401+QS 2027Source
- Tuition · international
- $17,622per year · 2023
- Acceptance rate
- 31.3%2024
About California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
At a glance
- Students
- 22,485
- Founded
- 1901
- Type
- Public
San Luis Obispo, United States35.283, -120.660
Open on mapRankings
- QSQS1401+World · 2027Source
- CWURCWUR#1,423World · 2026United States #249Source
- NCSES HERDNCSES HERD#252United States and outlying areas · Total R&D expenditures · 2024Source
- URAPURAP#1,458World · 2025United States #192Source
Admissions & how to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your course and qualifications.
- Apply on the university’s own application page.
- Pay the application fee ($70).
Application fee
- Per application$70Source
Costs & aid
International tuition$17,622per year · 2023
- Fees$13,373
- Room & board2023$17,220
US net price$18,832
What US families pay after grants, by household income. International students usually pay the full price.
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Outcomes
- Admit rate
- 31.3%
- Graduate in 4 years
- 61.3%
- Graduate in 6 years
- 86.6%
- Return after year one
- 95.5%
- Pell grant students
- 23.2%
- Students with federal loans
- 24.4%
- Median debt
- $16,500
Median earnings after starting
Student body
US government and university data. Figures describe past students, not your own chances. Source
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