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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Visit websiteTop graduate earnings — known for engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public institution in San Luis Obispo with particular strength in engineering and business.
A large campus of 21.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,768 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,624.
Established
1901
Motto
Discere Faciendo
Mascot
Chase the MustangMusty the Mustang
Type
Public polytechnic university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I
30%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
21,521Students
18:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$90,768Earnings 10yr
$15,624Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate29.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$11,075
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,995
Room & Board$17,220
Books & Supplies$1,089
Total Cost of Attendance$29,918
Average Net Price$15,624
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$6,476
$30–48K$6,904
$48–75K$11,372
$75–110K$18,032
$110K+$26,920
Programs (128)
Student Body
Undergrads
21,521
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
Race & Ethnicity
White 50%
Black 1%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 14%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate85.2%
Freshman Retention95.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$72,358
8 Years$82,835
10 Years$90,768
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$59,900
Men
$84,900
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Source: Wikipedia