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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo SLO

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

33% admit rate85% graduationpublic

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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo SLO is a public institution in San Luis Obispo, CA. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,859 students. The published admit rate is 33%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $31,258 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 85%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

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