| Cal Poly vs. UCSB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,444 California Residents $47,332 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,124 California Residents $30,226 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,975 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$19,022 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter31.32% | Acceptance Rate | Easier32.97% |
| Favorable24.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.78% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,069 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,133 |
| Smaller22,033 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,181 |
| Smaller1,036 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,952 |
| Larger127 | Online Student Population | Smaller57 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,348 | Number of faculty | 1,241 |
| Lower$113,970 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$186,097 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.