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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · 21,996 students

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$91k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
31%Acceptance Rate
86%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)86.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)61.2%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate95.5%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students24.8%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Engineering21.3%
Business & Marketing17.5%
Social Sciences4.9%
Computer Science4.4%
Biological Sciences4.1%
Communications3.4%
Psychology3.0%
Mathematics2.3%
Humanities2.0%
History1.2%
Health Sciences1.0%
Education1.0%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$11k
Instructional Spend per Student
$296M
Total Endowment

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo — Academics

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has a graduation rate of 86.4%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 95.5%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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