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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Women's Basketball

Welcome to the California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo women's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big West Conference from San Luis Obispo, California. Led by head coach Shanele Stires, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo pairs a 31% acceptance rate with a 86% graduation rate and a $17,453 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
30
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big West Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
23,829
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
31%
State
California
City
San Luis Obispo
Address
1 Grand Ave.

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 32% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Shanele Stires
Head Coach
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A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 90% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
96%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
86%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$72,358
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$90,768
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 44% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,084
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$18,684
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$19,412
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,453
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$70
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 53% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,109,008
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$417,305
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