California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, California

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public college in San Luis Obispo, California and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults award list for 2024. The part-time student body is 1,036 students, which represents 5% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $19,184. The school offers credit for life experiences, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: calpoly.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
1,036 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:19,990
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:613
  • Pell Grant students:3,598
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:84
  • Students over 25 years old
    3%

Cost

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$19,184
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:64%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:67%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
131 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
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