California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
30%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,885 |
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| Declined | 40,889 |
| Total Received | 58,774 |
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Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is a public four-year land-grant comprehensive university that is known for its hands-on learning experience and strong programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Agriculture. It is located on a 9,178-acre campus in San Luis Obispo, California—midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 22,000 |
| Established in | 1901 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
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
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| Application fee | $70 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Required of some |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | November 30 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Not used |
30%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,885 |
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| Declined | 40,889 |
| Total Received | 58,774 |
Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
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Recommendations
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57%
$7,853
| Tuition | $11,075 |
| Housing | $11,094 |
| Food | $7,400 |
| Additional fees | $2,937 |
| Books & supplies | $1,089 |
| Total | $33,595 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $7,853 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $25,742 |
Need-based
| Federal | $17,674,550 |
| State | $20,912,247 |
| Institutional | $18,010,283 |
| Other external | $5,290,362 |
| Total | $61,887,442 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $7,472 |
| State | $704,037 |
| Institutional | $5,812,636 |
| Other external | $4,604,382 |
| Total | $11,128,527 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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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
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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22,000
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17%
96%
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95%
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transferred
105
Minimum transfers must complete
50
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| 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 |
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