San Luis Obispo, CA · Public
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public four-year college in San Luis Obispo, CA, enrolling about 21,996 students.
It admits 31% of applicants.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $18,832 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $36,515.
87% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $96,304 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
| College | Distance | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA |
2 mi | $26,056 |
| Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA |
5 mi | $5,891 |
| Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA |
28 mi | $3,975 |
| Coalinga College Coalinga, CA |
61 mi | $9,339 |
| Taft College Taft, CA |
68 mi | $4,362 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA |
76 mi | $16,807 |
| Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA |
81 mi | $29,343 |
| Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA |
82 mi | $2,684 |