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Tuition

$10,758

$21,918

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Very Selective

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 11,545
Declined + 25,396
Total Received 36,941
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Public

17,680

undergraduate students

999

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

55%

45%

male

female

1  :  19

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
10%
600-699
41%
500-599
41%
400-499
8%
700-800
21%
600-699
51%
500-599
25%
400-499
3%
composite english math
30-36
32%
24-29
47%
18-23
19%
12-17
2%
30-36
38%
24-29
53%
18-23
9%
30-36
27%
24-29
58%
18-23
15%
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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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San Luis Obispo, CA

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School Facts

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, founded in 1901, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences; Architecture & Environmental Design; Business; Engineering; Liberal Arts; and Science & Mathematics. Its 6,000-acre campus is located in San Luis Obispo, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 18,679
Established in 1901
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACCE (American Council for Construction Education)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects)
NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)
PAB (Planning Accreditation Board)
SAF (Society of American Foresters)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4038
ACT 0188

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San Luis Obispo, CA

6,000-acre campus in San Luis Obispo (population: 45,525), 200 miles from Los Angeles. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
50%
Top 1/4
83%
Top 1/2
98%
Bottom 1/2
2%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
10%
600-699
41%
500-599
41%
400-499
8%
700-800
21%
600-699
51%
500-599
25%
400-499
3%
composite english math
30-36
32%
24-29
47%
18-23
19%
12-17
2%
30-36
38%
24-29
53%
18-23
9%
30-36
27%
24-29
58%
18-23
15%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 30
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline October 31
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Very Selective

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 11,545
Declined + 25,396
Total Received 36,941

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Admissions Contact

James Maraviglia
Associate Vice Provost, Marketing & Enrollment Development
P: 805 756-2311
F: 805 756-5400
admissions@calpoly.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,970
Room 6,123
Board 4,556
Additional fees 3,051
Books & supplies 1,737
Total $21,437
Average Financial Aid - 10,101
Total with Avg. Aid $11,336

Financial Aid

59%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,101

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $14,965,982
State $23,434,865
Institutional $2,750,748
Other external $2,719,716
Total $43,871,311

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $2,423,488
Other external $1,954,060
Total $4,377,548

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 805 756-2927
F: 805 756-7243
financialaid@calpoly.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Lois Kelly
Director of Financial Aid
financialaid@calpoly.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big West Conference (Division I, Football I-A), Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (Division I), Pacific-10 Conference (Division I, Football I-A)
Mascot
Mustangs
School colors
green and gold

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Club Sports - Men's

Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Cycling, Fencing, Lacrosse, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Surfing, Tennis, Track & Field (Outdoor), Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Water Skiing

Club Sports - Women's

Badminton, Bowling, Cross-Country, Cycling, Fencing, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Surfing, Tennis, Track & Field (Outdoor), Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Water Skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Kickball, Pitch Softball, Poker, Racquetball, Speed Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wiffle Ball, Wrestling

Athletic Directors

Donald Oberhelman (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Aerospace Engineering
Agribusiness
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Systems Management
Agriculture
Animal Science
Anthropology/Geography
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Art Design
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Bioresource/Agricultural Engineering
Business Administration
Business/Technology
Chemistry
Child Development
City/Regional Planning
Civil Engineering
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Communication Studies
Comparative Ethnic Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Management
Dairy Science
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Management
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management/Protection
Fire Protection Engineering
Food Science
Forestry Sciences
Forestry/Natural Resources
General Engineering
Graphic Communications
History
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Landscape Architecture
Liberal Arts/Engineering Studies
Liberal Studies
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Modern Languages/Literature
Music
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Polymers/Coatings Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Recreational Parks Tourism Administration
Sociology
Software Engineering
Soil Science
Statistics
Theatre Arts
Transportation Planning
Wine/Viticulture

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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

18,679

total students

91%

9%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

95%

17,680
students

Female
45%
7,923

Male
55%
9,757

Graduate

5%

999
students

Female
46%
456

Male
54%
543

undergraduateFull-time

96%

17,027
students

Female
46%
7,676

Male
54%
9,351

undergraduatePart-time

4%

653
students

Female
38%
247

Male
62%
406

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
< 1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

19%

Transfer applicants accepted

54%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

105

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

50

quarter hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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