California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Admission Chances

Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.

Acceptance rate
31%
SAT 25th
SAT 75th
ACT midpoint

Calculate your chances at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's published 25th–75th percentile range.

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About California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo admissions

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo admits about 31% of applicants. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.

Frequently asked questions

How are my chances at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo calculated?

Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 31%.

What GPA do I need for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 31%) and SAT scores in the —–— range.

Can I improve my chances at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's published score distribution.

Is the chancing data accurate?

All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.

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