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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA
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University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
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#1 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,075 California Residents
$30,995 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$15,265 California Residents
$46,042 Out-of-State
cheaper$12,509 California Residents
$22,013 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$14,535 California Residents
$29,637 Out-of-State
Less$7,853Average Financial Aid AmountMore$20,811
Admission
Easier30.43%Acceptance RateTighter23.71%
Favorable28.57%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower21.05%
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
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller22,000Total EnrollmentLarger42,006
Smaller21,026Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger33,096
Smaller974Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,910
Larger151Online Student PopulationSmaller48
Completion & Outcomes
Lower85%Graduate RateHigher87%
1%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher94%Retention RateLower93%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
More Students per Faculty20 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty19 to 1
1,264Number of faculties3,433
Lower$103,248Average Faculty SalaryHigher$158,600
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.