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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 30,875 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 25,940 full-time students, and a reported 3,872 dorm rooms.

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

We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 178 students, 178 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, registered nursing, medical assistant, mental health services tech, nursing assistant, business management, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,920 students, 6,758 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. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California 93407

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, agricultural management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, animal science, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 19,777 students, 19,004 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,872 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-620. Math: 560-670.
  • 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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