Will improving your SAT score get you into California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?
The table below shows the predicted admit chance for hypothetical SAT scores, anchored to the school's own admit band. Each row is one possible outcome of a score increase.
Predicted admit chance at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, by hypothetical SAT score
| Anchor | SAT | Predicted chance | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile of enrolled freshmen | 1,060 | 26%(14%–38%) | Reach |
| 75th percentile of enrolled freshmen | 1,280 | 57%(45%–69%) | Match |
| 1600 (ceiling) | 1,600 | 91%(79%–95%) | Safety |
Chance band is the model's 80% confidence interval. Midpoint is the point estimate.
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The rows above are anchored to score percentiles, not to you. The admissions-chance tool runs the same predictor on your actual GPA, SAT, residency, and intended major.
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Predictions from the admissions-chance model. SAT range from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2024–25 figures); admit rate from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Last updated March 7, 2026. Methodology.