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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA
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California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA
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#1 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
#10 in Federal Region IX Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$11,075 California Residents
$30,995 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$7,073 California Residents
$18,953 Out-of-State
expensive$12,509 California Residents
$22,013 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$8,507 California Residents
$18,011 Out-of-State
Less$7,853Average Financial Aid AmountMore$8,389
Admission
Tighter30.43%Acceptance RateEasier66.72%
Favorable28.57%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower16.23%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller22,000Total EnrollmentLarger40,386
Smaller21,026Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger35,432
Smaller974Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,954
Smaller151Online Student PopulationLarger4,122
Completion & Outcomes
Higher85%Graduate RateLower69%
Lower1%Transfer-out RateHigher2%
Higher94%Retention RateLower86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty20 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty24 to 1
1,264Number of faculties2,017
Higher$103,248Average Faculty SalaryLower$101,452
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.