California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo: Crime & Safety

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo LogoF California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school in San Luis Obispo, California with about 22,000 students and 2,840 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

According to our analysis of the government data, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences major problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and autothefts.

If you are an official at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and you would like to provide additional details or express a different perspective on your college safety, please Contact Us and we will publish your point of view (up to 1,000 characters) on this page.

Get more details and analysis about this college from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Review. In addition, you might want to check our ratings for the 100 Safest and for the 100 Most Dangerous colleges in the US or learn about American School Search Safety Reports.

Criminal Offenses at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
36
10
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
35
7
0.4%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
3
0.1%

Burglary
29
4
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
40
0
0.4%

Arson
2
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
5
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
24
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
5
0
0.1%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

University of California Santa BarbaraUniversity of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Around 26,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

California State University BakersfieldCalifornia State University BakersfieldBakersfield, CA
Roughly 9,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C. ACT 19 to enroll.

Westmont CollegeWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
More than 1,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 1320, ACT 32 to enroll.

Antioch University Santa BarbaraAntioch University Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Fielding Graduate UniversityFielding Graduate UniversitySanta Barbara, CA
Around 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

California Aeronautical UniversityCalifornia Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA
Approximately 400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C.

Glendale Career College North West College BakersfieldGlendale Career College North West College BakersfieldBakersfield, CA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

Pacifica Graduate InstitutePacifica Graduate InstituteCarpinteria, CA
Over 900 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Design's School of CosmetologyDesign's School of CosmetologyPaso Robles, CA
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Lyle's College of BeautyLyle's College of BeautyBakersfield, CA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Other Nearby Colleges



Central California School of Continuing EducationCentral California School of Continuing EducationSan Luis Obispo, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Cuesta CollegeCuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA
Around 10,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

San Joaquin Valley College AtascaderoSan Joaquin Valley College AtascaderoAtascadero, CA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

CET Santa MariaCET Santa MariaSanta Maria, CA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Allan Hancock CollegeAllan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA
Roughly 10,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C.

San Joaquin Valley College Santa MariaSan Joaquin Valley College Santa MariaSanta Maria, CA
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

West Hills College CoalingaWest Hills College CoalingaCoalinga, CA
About 3,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Taft CollegeTaft CollegeTaft, CA
Approximately 4,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C.

The Colleges of Law at Santa BarbaraThe Colleges of Law at Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
Approximately 12,700 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-.

West Hills College LemooreWest Hills College LemooreLemoore, CA
Around 3,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

San Joaquin Valley College DelanoSan Joaquin Valley College DelanoDelano, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

CET SoledadCET SoledadSoledad, CA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

UEI College BakersfieldUEI College BakersfieldBakersfield, CA
About 1,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

Milan Institute BakersfieldMilan Institute BakersfieldBakersfield, CA
Roughly 500 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in California

Accounting and Finance
We list 175 accounting and finance schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Claremont, Oakland, and 113 more cities. Around 6,900 accounting and finance diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in CA is approximately $26,800.

Aerospace and Aeronautical
We reviewed 20 aerospace and aeronautical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Monterey, Santa Clara, La Jolla, San Diego, Bakersfield, Pomona, and 15 other cities. Approximately 1,500 aerospace and aeronautical diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for aerospace and aeronautical programs in CA: $34,400.

Agriculture
Our directory contains 73 agriculture schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, Visalia, Arcata, and 65 other cities. About 3,600 agriculture diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for agriculture programs in CA is around $18,900.

Architecture
Our directory contains 69 architecture schools and colleges in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Pasadena, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and 52 more cities. Approximately 2,200 architecture degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for architecture programs in CA: $32,300.

Art
Read about 192 art schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Claremont, Fresno, Riverside, Sacramento, and 130 more cities. Approximately 7,300 art diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for art programs in CA: $22,400.

Biology
We list 200 biology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 133 more cities. Approximately 45,100 biology degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for biology programs in CA is approximately $22,400.

Broadcasting
We reviewed 113 broadcasting schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Hayward, Riverside, Oakland, and 83 more cities. Approximately 3,300 broadcasting degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for broadcasting programs in CA: $16,900.

Business
Read about 241 business schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, and 143 more cities. Around 64,000 business diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for business programs in CA is roughly $20,500.

Chemistry
Read about 142 chemistry schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Riverside, Irvine, San Jose, and 93 other cities. About 6,400 chemistry diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in CA is about $33,900.

Communication and Journalism
Learn about 193 communication and journalism schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Irvine, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, and 127 more cities. Approximately 16,600 communication and journalism diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in CA - $23,500.

Computer Science
We list 238 computer science schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Claremont, Irvine, Sacramento, Riverside, and 138 more cities. Around 27,100 computer science diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for computer science programs in CA is approximately $31,200.

Construction
Our listing contains 80 construction schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Pasadena, Long Beach, San Jose, and 58 more cities. Approximately 2,600 construction diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for construction programs in CA is about $29,000.

Economics
Get the details about 150 economics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fullerton, Riverside, and 97 more cities. Approximately 11,800 economics degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in CA: $31,900.

Education
Get the details about 168 education schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Fresno, Irvine, San Francisco, Riverside, and 107 other cities. About 25,400 education diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for education programs in CA - $26,000.

Engineering
Our directory contains 159 engineering schools and colleges in San Diego, Claremont, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and 108 more cities. Around 25,300 engineering diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for engineering programs in CA is approximately $33,600.

English and Literature
Our listing contains 200 English and literature schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, and 129 more cities. About 9,100 English and literature diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in CA is approximately $27,000.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Our directory contains 143 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, Riverside, Fresno, and 99 more cities. Around 3,500 ethnic and cultural studies diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in CA: $30,200.

Firefighting
Learn about 63 firefighting schools and colleges in Sacramento, San Marcos, Lancaster, Long Beach, Oakland, Redding, San Luis Obispo, and 57 other cities. About 1,900 firefighting degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for firefighting programs in CA - $9,500.

Foreign Languages
Learn about 164 foreign languages schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, Oakland, and 110 other cities. Around 4,200 foreign languages degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in CA is around $22,200.

Forestry
Our listing contains 14 forestry schools and colleges in Arcata, Redding, Glendora, Whittier, Berkeley, San Luis Obispo, Modesto, and 11 other cities. Approximately 200 forestry diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for forestry programs in CA - $17,100.

General Studies
We list 215 general studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, and 136 other cities. Approximately 141,500 general studies diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for general studies programs in CA - $10,300.

Geology
Our listing contains 107 geology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Claremont, Fullerton, Pasadena, San Luis Obispo, and 77 more cities. About 900 geology diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for geology programs in CA is roughly $33,200.

Graphic Design and Animation
We list 138 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, and 97 more cities. Approximately 3,700 graphic design and animation diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in CA is approximately $26,500.

History
Get the details about 182 history schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 more cities. Around 5,400 history degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for history programs in CA is approximately $23,100.

Industrial Technologies
Get the details about 128 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno, Sacramento, Fullerton, and 99 other cities. Approximately 3,500 industrial technologies degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in CA is about $12,600.

Management
Learn about 261 management schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, San Francisco, Sacramento, Claremont, and 148 other cities. Around 73,100 management diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for management programs in CA is about $22,600.

Mathematics
Our listing contains 183 mathematics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, San Francisco, and 123 more cities. Approximately 11,600 mathematics diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in CA is approximately $30,100.

Medical
Learn about 283 medical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Claremont, Sacramento, Irvine, Anaheim, and 141 more cities. Around 34,300 medical degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for medical programs in CA is about $25,000.

Music
We list 167 music schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 112 more cities. Approximately 3,900 music diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for music programs in CA is about $31,500.

Natural Resources and Environment
Our listing contains 132 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Monterey, and 88 other cities. Approximately 5,800 natural resources and environment degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in CA - $33,700.

Occupational Therapy
Read about 184 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Marcos, Fresno, Irvine, San Francisco, and 124 other cities. About 12,500 occupational therapy diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in CA is roughly $19,400.

Philosophy
Our listing contains 146 philosophy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 98 other cities. About 2,100 philosophy diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in CA - $33,800.

Physics
Read about 154 physics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, and 106 more cities. About 4,100 physics degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for physics programs in CA is approximately $28,500.

Political Science
We reviewed 186 political science schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 122 more cities. Around 10,900 political science degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for political science programs in CA is roughly $33,200.

Psychology
Learn about 225 psychology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 144 more cities. Around 49,100 psychology diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for psychology programs in CA is roughly $23,400.

Recreation and Leisure
We list 31 recreation and leisure schools and colleges in San Luis Obispo, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Hayward, Rocklin, Santa Maria, and 24 other cities. About 700 recreation and leisure degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for recreation and leisure programs in CA is around $16,900.

Social Work
Learn about 166 social work schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 109 more cities. Around 17,200 social work diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for social work programs in CA is around $18,700.

Sociology and Anthropology
We reviewed 185 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 124 more cities. Around 19,100 sociology and anthropology diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in CA is approximately $23,500.

Theater and Drama
We reviewed 179 theater and drama schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 other cities. Around 4,100 theater and drama diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in CA - $28,300.

Urban Development
Our directory contains 24 urban development schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Long Beach, San Luis Obispo, Irvine, Chico, and 15 more cities. Around 1,100 urban development degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for urban development programs in CA is about $40,500.

Work and Family Studies
Our listing contains 165 work and family studies schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fresno, San Jose, Sacramento, El Cajon, and 116 more cities. Approximately 10,800 work and family studies degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in CA - $14,900.