Public, 4-year or above
Small | Suburb
17:1
Not applicable
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, California 93407
See on Map(805) 756-1111
Cal Poly fosters teaching, scholarship and service in a learn-by-doing environment where students and faculty are partners in discovery. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly promotes the application of theory to practice. As a comprehensive institution, Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences. As an academic community, Cal Poly values free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement and social and environmental responsibility.
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$10,319Out of state
$28,229In state
$11,753Out of state
$21,257Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 17.0% | $5,874 |
State/local grants | 30.0% | $2,916 |
Institutional grants | 32.0% | $7,410 |
Loans | 27.0% | $6,132 |
$16,449 per year
$906 per year
$2,244 per year
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High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
(SAT or ACT)
TOEFL
(international students)
Completion of college
prep program
Demonstration of
competencies
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21,877
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