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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Tuition
33,230
Students
23,829
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

23,829

Graduation Rate

86%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate31.32%

Apply

68,371

Accepted

21,416

Attend

5,271

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$70

Graduate

$70

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$12,161

Out-of-State

$33,230

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,554

State/Local Grants

$5,470

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,721

Graduate

In-State

$13,685

Out-of-State

$23,765

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$20,990

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$18,792

Books & Supplies

$1,119

Personal Expenses

$3,069

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

144

Average Assistance

$6,440

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

3

Average Assistance

$2,166

Academics

Graduation Rate86%

Student Faculty Ratio16:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Animal Sciences, General
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Agricultural Teacher Education
  • Management Science
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Computer Science
  • Civil Engineering, Other

Student Body

Students Enrolled23,829

Undergraduate

22,726

Graduate

1,103

Full-Time

96%

Part-Time

4%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.