California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo: Review & Facts

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a large four-year, public school with 22,000 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1901 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in San Luis Obispo, California.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.

Majors
Offered
100
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 100 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Business, Agriculture, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo student retention rate is very high at 94% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
94%
Good
The graduation rate at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is very good: 85%. Nearly 5% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is reasonably decent, 20:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, around $17,700 a year. The additional fees at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $10,700, which totals $28,400 annually.

Read the details about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
30%
Hard
According to government data, 58,774 applications were submitted and 17,885 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,400
High
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 8,800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- nearly $10,400 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Location and Address

Postal Address:
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, California
93407, USA
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