California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
CA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 30.0% | 5,456 | 87.3% | 1,330 |
| 2024-2025 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 2023-2024 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 2022-2023 | 30.3% | 5,111 | 87.0% | 1,337 |
| 2021-2022 | 33.0% | 4,884 | 87.1% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of California-San Diego
- University of California-Davis
- University of California-Santa Barbara
- University of California-Irvine
- University of California-Los Angeles
- San Jose State University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Clemson University
- University of Georgia
- Syracuse University
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Binghamton University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo admits 30.0% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
The middle 50% SAT range at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is 1240–1420, with a median score of 1330. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1240; students at the 75th percentile scored 1420.
What ACT score do I need for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
The middle 50% ACT range at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is 28–33, with a median of 31.
How much does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo cost?
Annual full-time tuition at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $20,968. Room and board is approximately $20,338. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's 6-year graduation rate is 87.3%. The first-year retention rate is 95.0%.
How many students attend California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo enrolls 22,313 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.