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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Tuition
30,995
Students
23,290
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

23,290

Graduation Rate

85%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate29.75%

Apply

63,736

Accepted

18,964

Attend

5,278

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

$11,075

Out-of-State

$30,995

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,324

State/Local Grants

$4,360

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,705

Graduate

In-State

$12,509

Out-of-State

$22,013

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$18,998

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$17,220

Books & Supplies

$1,089

Personal Expenses

$2,937

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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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)

134

Average Assistance

$6,932

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

2

Average Assistance

$1,934

Academics

Graduation Rate85%

Student Faculty Ratio17:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Management Science
  • Agricultural Teacher Education
  • Civil Engineering, Other
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled23,290

Undergraduate

22,148

Graduate

1,142

Full-Time

95

Part-Time

5

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling

Women's

  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Cross Country

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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