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San Luis Obispo Colleges

San Luis Obispo Colleges and Schools

Colleges in San Luis Obispo

There are at least 3 colleges in San Luis Obispo, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 29,159 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 24,663 full-time students, and a reported 3,633 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include California Polytechnic State University and Cuesta College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

San Luis Obispo Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Central California School
3195 McMillan Ste F
San Luis Obispo, California 93401

  • Programs: radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental assistant, medical assistant, systems analyst.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 377 students, 377 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cuesta College
Highway 1
San Luis Obispo, California 93403-8106

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, medical assistant, registered nursing, mental health services tech, nursing assistant, business management, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,307 students, 6,571 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California 93407

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, agricultural management, mechanical engineering, architecture, electrical engineering, health and physical education, psychology, animal science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 18,475 students, 17,715 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,633 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-640. Math: 580-680.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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(2000)		StudentsDorms
Paso Robles Colleges124,29728 

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