California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public
Popular programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 753 | |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering. | 272 | |
| 3 | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 180 | |
| 4 | Animal Sciences. | 165 | |
| 5 | Computer Science. | 163 | |
| 6 | Biology, General. | 160 | |
| 7 | Computer Engineering. | 158 | |
| 8 | Psychology, General. | 156 | |
| 9 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 136 | |
| 10 | Civil Engineering. | 130 | |
| 11 | Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 127 | |
| 12 | Construction Management. | 123 | |
| 13 | Agricultural Business and Management. | 120 | |
| 14 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 107 | |
| 15 | Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | 106 | |
| 16 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 104 | |
| 17 | Food Science and Technology. | 101 | |
| 18 | Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | 95 | |
| 19 | Political Science and Government. | 95 | |
| 20 | Graphic Communications. | 83 |
Showing top 20 of 63 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has an acceptance rate of 31% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
SAT score data for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is not currently published.
How much does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is approximately $16,665 per year.
What is the graduation rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
4-year graduation rate data for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.