School Information

42.2
Total Cost $21,249
Total Enrollment 19,325
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

http://www.calpoly.edu
One Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, California 93407
(805) 756-1111

Cal Poly fosters teaching, scholarship, and service in a learn-by-doing environment in which students, staff, and faculty are partners in discovery. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly promotes the application of theory to practice. As a comprehensive institution, Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences, and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences. As an academic community, Cal Poly values free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 44.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 34.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,677), and 33% receive loans ($6,014 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,846. Off campus it is around $9,846.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $13,431 per year.

Yearly Tuition
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,498
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,658
Tuition Graduate in State $0
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,160
Living Costs
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,249
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $32,409
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,249
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,403
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $32,409
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $22,563
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 33,270 people applied to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Of the applicants, 33.0% were admitted (33.0% male & 34.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (33.0% male and 29.0% female)

Of the 18,302 undergraduate students at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 30.0% of the 1,023 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     93.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     91.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     77.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     21.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     72.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 805-756-2311
Admissions Office Email admissions@calpoly.edu
Admissions Office Address One Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Admissions Website http://admissions.calpoly.edu/
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 680
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
 
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 485 34
Agricultural Business and Management, General 211 1
Agricultural Mechanization, General 18
Agriculture, General 33
Agronomy and Crop Science 16
Animal Sciences, General 122
Dairy Science 27
Food Science 6
Horticultural Science 41
Ornamental Horticulture 33
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 1
Soil Science and Agronomy, General 10
Architecture and related services 247 25
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 155 8
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 42 17
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 50
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 190 5
Biochemistry 34
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 128 5
Ecology 5
Microbiology, General 23
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 668 38
Accounting 14
Business Administration and Management, General 627 16
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 41 8
Communication, journalism, and related programs 62
Journalism 62
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 76
Graphic Communications, General 76
Computer and information sciences and support services 46 15
Computer Science 46 15
Education 78 83
Agricultural Teacher Education 27
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 51
Education, General 83
Engineering 855 113
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 69 22
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 17
Architectural Engineering 61
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 6
Civil Engineering, General 167 17
Computer Engineering, General 46
Computer Software Engineering 7
Construction Engineering 73
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 95 18
Engineering Science 25
Engineering, General 42
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 20
Industrial Engineering 55 2
Manufacturing Engineering 8
Materials Engineering 21
Mechanical Engineering 185 12
English language and literature/letters 121 6
English Language and Literature, General 74 6
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 47
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 8
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 8
Health professions and related clinical sciences 120
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 120
History 39 6
History, General 39 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 88
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 80
Mathematics and statistics 52 2
Mathematics, General 36 2
Statistics, General 16
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural resources and conservation 52 2
Forestry, General 36 2
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 16
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 158 8
Health and Physical Education, General 92 8
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 66
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 11
Physical sciences 45 4
Chemistry, General 16
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 13
Physics, General 16
Polymer Chemistry 4
Psychology 116 11
Psychology, General 116 11
Public administration and social service professions 11
Public Administration 11
Social sciences 195
Economics, General 43
Political Science and Government, General 66
Social Sciences, General 86
Visual and performing arts 80
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 63
Music, General 11
 
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kelly miles on February 23, 2012 said:

dont know mych about it at the moment but what I have read I like hope you have the program I am intersted in

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