California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
1%
International
39
States Represented

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

White
52.0%(10,790)
Hispanic
21.7%(4,506)
African American
0.7%(146)
Asian
14.4%(2,981)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(53)
Two or More Races
7.8%(1,619)
Unknown
3.0%(632)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment22,000
International Students1%

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

Men
51.2%(10,769)
Women
48.8%(10,257)

Gender Statistics

Men10,769

49% of total enrollment

Women10,257

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 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(348)
18-19
43.2%(9,089)
20-21
40.3%(8,474)
22-24
12.2%(2,571)
25+
2.6%(544)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
7.8%(76)
22-24
57.3%(558)
25+
34.8%(339)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

4%

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 83% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.2%(4,241)
Out-of-State
15.8%(807)
International
1.0%(51)

Regional Representation

In-State4,241

83% of student body

Out-of-State807

16% of student body

International51

1% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age