Public, 4-year or above
1,264 Faculty Members | 18:1 student faculty ratio
Not applicable
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, California 93407
See on Map(805) 756-1111
Cal Poly fosters teaching, scholarship and service in a learn-by-doing environment where students 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.
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$10,071Out of state
$25,971In state
$11,505Out of state
$21,009Type of aid | % of students recieving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 15.0% | $5,537 |
State/local grants | 27.0% | $2,828 |
Institutional grants | 43.0% | $4,063 |
Loans | 28.0% | $6,270 |
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High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
(SAT or ACT)
TOEFL
(international students)
Completion of college
prep program
Demonstration of
competencies
Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.
Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.
22,817
21,736
1,081