| Santa Cruz, California | Location | San Luis Obispo, California |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
In-State$14,560
Out-Of-State$45,337 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$11,075
Out-Of-State$30,995 |
| 65% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 50% |
| $20,896 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $7,853 |
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| 62.54 % | Acceptance Rates | 29.75 % |
| 10.18 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 27.83 % |
| - | SAT Score | - |
| - | ACT Score | - |
| 76 % | Graduation Rate | 85 % |
| 5 % | Transfer-out Rate | 1 % |
| 88 % | Retention Rate | 94 % |
| 19,478 | Student Population | 22,000 |
| 688 | Number of Faculties | 881 |
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |