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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, California, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#1423
Acceptance Rate
30%
Completion Rate
86%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Location
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Undergraduate students
21996
International Students
1%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
19:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
Social Life
Suburban
Climate
Mild coastal
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

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Courses at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

79 courses, A–Z.