Department of Political Science

Overview

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo / Department of Political Science is located in San Luis Obispo, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	9

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

33

Applied

28

Accepted

15

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	April 1st	April 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

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 Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

30

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.33%
Black or African American	6.67%
White or Caucasian	56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	3.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	13.33%
Unknown	6.67%

Gender

Male (46%)

Female (53%)

Faculty

7

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 0

Male (4)

Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Public policy analysis, public finance, policy internship
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA  93407
United States

Contact Dr. Martin Battle
Graduate Coordinator
Email: mbattle@calpoly.edu
Phone: 805-756-5717

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