California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

CA · Current rate: 30%

CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education

Year-by-Year Data

Year	Acceptance Rate	Applicants	Admitted
2026	29.75%	N/A	N/A
2022	30.43%	58,774	17,885
2021	33%	54,570	18,008
2020	38.43%	52,371	20,127
2019	28.42%	54,072	15,366
2018	30.17%	54,663	16,491
2017	34.61%	48,588	16,817
2016	29.49%	48,162	14,202
2015	31.29%	46,820	14,651
2014	30.89%	43,812	13,533
2013	31.23%	36,941	11,537

Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard

Trend Analysis

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's acceptance rate has decreased from 31.2% in 2013 to 29.8% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.

Analysis generated based on official data trends.

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