California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tuition & Fees

^$5,742

^$17,622

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

25%

600-699

60%

500-599

15%

700-800

40%

600-699

44%

500-599

16%

composite english math

30-36

60%

24-29

28%

18-23

11%

12-17

30-36

39%

24-29

52%

18-23

30-36

48%

24-29

43%

18-23

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

52^%

male

48^%

female

teacher

students

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Very Selective

30^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	16,491
Declined	+ 38,172
Total Received	54,663

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Public

21,037

undergraduate students

775

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Colleges with Excellent Programs in Computer Science ...

The Experts' Choice: Excellent Mathematics Programs

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT	4038
ACT	0188

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School Facts

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, founded in 1901, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Food and 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	21,812
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)

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San Luis Obispo, CA

6,000-acre campus in San Luis Obispo (population: 47,541), 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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
32%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing

Greek Life

: 20 fraternities 7^% of male students
: 15 sororities 11^% of female students

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 59%
Top 1/4: 89%
Top 1/2: 99%

Bottom 1/2: 1%
Bottom 1/4: 0%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

25%

600-699

60%

500-599

15%

700-800

40%

600-699

44%

500-599

16%

composite english math

30-36

60%

24-29

28%

18-23

11%

12-17

30-36

39%

24-29

52%

18-23

30-36

48%

24-29

43%

18-23

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$55
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	November 30
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

30^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	16,491
Declined	+ 38,172
Total Received	54,663

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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Admissions Contact

James Maraviglia
Vice Provost for Enrollment Development and Chief Marketing Officer
P: 805 756-2311
F: 805 756-5400
admissions@calpoly.edu

Financial Aid

57^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$10,770

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$21,479
Tuition	$5,742
Room	$8,259
Board	$5,537
Books & supplies	$1,941
Average Financial Aid	- $10,770
Total with Avg. Aid	$10,709

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$62,187,098
Federal	$18,016,200
State	$20,317,272
Institutional	$18,891,330
Other external	$4,962,296

Non-need-based

Total	$11,564,466
Federal	$17,403
State	$656,393
Institutional	$6,742,256
Other external	$4,148,414

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Gerrie Hatten
Interim Director of Financial Aid
financialaid@calpoly.edu

Varsity Sports

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

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, bowling, cross-country, cycling, fencing, lacrosse, roller hockey, sailing, soccer, surfing, tennis, track and 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 and field (outdoor), triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, water skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dance, dodgeball, flag football, football, golf, kickball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball, wrestling

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Athletic Directors

Donald Oberhelman (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

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

Majors

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

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Programs Offered

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

Cooperative Education Programs

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

21,812

total students

86^%

in-state

14^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96^%

21,037
students

Female
48^%
10,158

Male
52^%
10,879

4^%

775
students

Female
51^%
399

Male
49^%
376

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96^%

20,272
students

Female
49^%
9,855

Male
51^%
10,417

4^%

765
students

Female
40^%
303

Male
60^%
462

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Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
< 1%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%: Hispanic/Latino
54%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

15^%

Transfer applicants accepted

50^%

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

quarter hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Minority student
Personal
Psychological
Veteran student

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

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 transportation
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented	Brazil China India South Korea Sweden Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes International student center Special orientation

International Student Contact

Susan Tripp
International Students & Scholars Specialist
805 756-5837
international@calpoly.edu

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Very Selective

Public

Lists & Rankings

Most Popular Majors

Codes

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Location

School Facts

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San Luis Obispo, CA

Campus Life

Greek Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Very Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Cooperative Education Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

21,037students

775students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

20,272students

765students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Transfer Credits

quarter hours

quarter hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Of students' needs
were fully met

21,037
students

775
students

20,272
students

765
students