Division I · Big West Conference
California Polytechnic State University · Cost & aid
San Luis Obispo, CA · Suburb · Public · Master's university · the Mustangs · Website ↗
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$52,241
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$32,321
In-state
on campus
$16,888
Average net price
upper half for affordability in Division I
$3.4M
Athletic aid, women's
$9,510 per roster spot
$4.7M
Athletic aid, men's
$11,034 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $52,241 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$3,385,892
- Per roster spot$9,510 across 356 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$4,744,871
- Per roster spot$11,034 across 430 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$216k / $465k
- Tuition & fees$11,075 in-state · $30,995 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list California Polytechnic State University is on.
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