California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
tuition & fees
$28,229
graduate tuition & fees
$21,257
acceptance rate
30%
Student Population
22,000
online students
846
Number of Programs
132
Financial Aid Amount
$6,821
Graduation Rate
85%
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a Public, 4 years college located in San Luis Obispo, California. Cal Poly ranked 23rd in California Colleges and 3rd in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 22,000 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Cal Poly's acceptance rate is 30.00% last year (undergraduate school).
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 |
| Phone | 805-756-1111 |
| WEB | calpoly.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.calpoly.edu/ |
| Online Application | www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.calpoly.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | financialaid.calpoly.edu/calculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | afd.calpoly.edu/fees/ |
| Athletic | web1.ncaa.org/GSRSearch/exec/homePage |
| Disability Service | www.drc.calpoly.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is 30.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.00%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $70 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 30.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $70 |
Tuition & Fees
Cal Poly's 2023 tuition & fees is $10,319 for California residents and $28,229 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.44% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($28,105).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $11,753 for California residents and $21,257 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.59% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,319 | $28,229 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,753 | $21,257 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 22,000 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 846 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Cal Poly has 21,026 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 974 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 22,000 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 21,026 |
| Graduate Students | 974 |
| Online Enrollment | 846 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Cal Poly offers 132 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Cal Poly
| Number of programs | 132 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |