Race & Ethnicity
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has a diverse student body with 47% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
49% of total enrollment
47% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
83%
Traditional Age (18-21)
2%
Non-Traditional (25+)
5%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
86% of student body
13% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
45 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
47%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
49%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
2%
Non-Traditional Age