California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
21,297
Students
10,456
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
34%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is a Comprehensive institution located in San Luis Obispo, CA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Admissions Office
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0031
United States
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0031
United States
Contact
Mr. James Maraviglia
Vice Provost for Enrollment Development and Chief Marketing Officer
Email: admissions@calpoly.edu
Phone: 805-756-2913
Fax: 805-756-5911
Vice Provost for Enrollment Development and Chief Marketing Officer
Email: admissions@calpoly.edu
Phone: 805-756-2913
Fax: 805-756-5911
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Agricultural Communication/journalism |
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| Agricultural Mechanization |
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| Agronomy And Crop Science |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Dairy Science |
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| Food Science |
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| Soil Science And Agronomy |
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| Viticulture And Enology |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architecture |
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| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Landscape Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Graphic Communications |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Computer Systems Analysis |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Agricultural Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering |
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| Agricultural Engineering |
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| Architectural Engineering |
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| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering Related |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Science |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Materials Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dietetics |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Forestry |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
48,588
Applied
16,817
Accepted
21,297
Enrolled
Female Admissions
23,092
Females Applied
9,173
Females Accepted
40%
Male Admissions
25,496
Males Applied
7,644
Males Accepted
30%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.95
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | November 30th | April 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | November 30th | April 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 640 | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 653 | 610 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 26 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,742
In-state
17,622
Out-of-state
Fees
4,074
Full-time student fees
13,796
Room & board
8,259
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
10,456
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,996
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
10,642
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,094
Avg. Loan Aid
2,301
Avg. Grant Aid
3,563
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
21,297
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
14%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.8% |
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| Black or African American | 0.76% |
| White or Caucasian | 54.73% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 12.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 7.56% |
| Other | 4.82% |
Gender
Male (52.25%)
Female (47.75%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 36% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1B | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,473
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 952
Part-time - 521
Male - 872
Female - 601