Department of Mechanical Engineering
San Luis Obispo, CA
66
Students
Suburban
Setting
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo / Department of Mechanical Engineering is located in San Luis Obispo, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 27 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
52
Applied
35
Accepted
19
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 2 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
66
Total Graduate Students
59%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
40%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.12% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.52% |
| White or Caucasian | 56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 15.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 6.06% |
| Unknown | 4.55% |
Gender
Male (87%)
Female (12%)
Faculty
10
Total faculty
Full-time (10)
Part-time (0)
Male (9)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Mechatronics, robotics, thermosciences, mechanics and stress analysis, composite materials |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
United States
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
United States