by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 46 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 29 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.