San Luis Obispo, CA · Public university · Suburb (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $10,319 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $28,229 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,449 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $906 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $29,680 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $18,766 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,914 less than the sticker price — about 37% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Football (145), Track & Field (98), Baseball (39), Soccer (38), Wrestling (35), Swimming & Diving (32), Basketball (21), Golf (11), Tennis (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (138), Soccer (46), Beach Volleyball (44), Basketball (30), Swimming & Diving (29), Volleyball (27), Softball (23), Tennis (12), Golf (7) |
| Softball conference | Big West |
| Head softball coach | Jenny Condon |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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