$5,742
$17,622
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details29%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,202 |
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| Declined | + 33,960 |
| Total Received | 48,162 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| University of California — Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
| University of California, Davis | Davis, CA |
| SAT | 4038 |
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| ACT | 0188 |
California Polytechnic State University, 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 |
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| Campus Enrollment | 21,306 |
| 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) |
6,000-acre campus in San Luis Obispo (population: 47,536), 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
| Application fee | $55 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | November 30 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
29%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,202 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 33,960 |
| Total Received | 48,162 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
James Maraviglia
Associate Vice Provost, Marketing & Enrollment Development
P: 805 756-2311
F: 805 756-5400
admissions@calpoly.edu
| Tuition | $5,742 |
| Room | $7,792 |
| Board | $5,323 |
| Books & supplies | $1,884 |
| Total | $20,741 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,141 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $10,600 |
57%
$10,141
Need-based
| Federal | $17,210,792 |
| State | $18,174,722 |
| Institutional | $14,498,981 |
| Other external | $4,428,934 |
| Total | $54,313,429 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $3,107 |
| State | $253,397 |
| Institutional | $5,462,229 |
| Other external | $3,343,759 |
| Total | $9,062,492 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
46%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| 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 |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| 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 |
Susan Tripp
International Students & Scholars Specialist
805 756-5837
international@calpoly.edu
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