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California Polytechnic State Univ.-San Luis Obispo

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    San Luis Obispo , CA 93407
    (805) 756-1111
    www.calpoly.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Small suburb
    Enrollment
    20,447
    Full time
    18,857
    Part time
    1,590
    Men full time
    10,659
    Women full time
    8,198
    Mission Statement

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    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Quarter
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    11%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    1%
    Hispanic
    10%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    65%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    11%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $55
    Applied
    26,724
    Admitted
    12,453
    Enrolled
    3,668
    Admitted %
    47%

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    97%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    520
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    620
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    560
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    670
    Students submitting ACT
    44%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    23
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    28

  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $4,689
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $14,859
    Books and Supplies
    $1,386
    On-campus room and board
    $8,793
    Off-campus room and board
    $8,793

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    45%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    10% , $3,859 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    19% , $3,185 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    25% , $3,385 on average

  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Bachelor Master
    Agricultural Business and Management, General 193 0
    Agricultural Mechanization, General 18 0
    Agronomy and Crop Science 16 0
    Animal Sciences, General 103 0
    Dairy Science 16 0
    Food Science 9 0
    Horticultural Science 33 0
    Ornamental Horticulture 27 0
    Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 3 0
    Soil Science and Agronomy, General 5 0
    Architecture and Related Services Bachelor Master
    Architecture 165 0
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 38 11
    Landscape Architecture 52 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biochemistry 36 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 103 7
    Ecology 20 0
    Microbiology, General 28 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 24
    Business Administration and Management, General 526 63
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 45 8
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Journalism 51 0
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Graphic Communications, General 61 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer Science 82 21
    Education Bachelor Master
    Agricultural Teacher Education 32 0
    Education, General 0 67
    Engineering Bachelor Master
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 53 16
    Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 19 0
    Architectural Engineering 36 0
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering 5 0
    Civil Engineering, General 167 13
    Computer Engineering, General 56 0
    Computer Software Engineering 11 0
    Construction Engineering 90 0
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 124 26
    Engineering Science 23 0
    Engineering, General 0 46
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 14 0
    Industrial Engineering 43 9
    Manufacturing Engineering 13 0
    Materials Engineering 17 0
    Mechanical Engineering 181 26
    Metallurgical Engineering 7 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 75 15
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 55 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master
    Child Development 1 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 15 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Dietetics/Dietitian 113 0
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 46 6
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 74 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 50 7
    Statistics, General 13 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Forestry, General 36 1
    Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 15 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master
    Health and Physical Education, General 74 8
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 87 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 23 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 20 0
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 15 0
    Physical Sciences 1 0
    Physics, General 10 0
    Polymer Chemistry 0 8
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 91 15
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master
    Public Administration 0 18
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Economics, General 37 0
    Political Science and Government, General 54 0
    Social Sciences, General 73 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8 0
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 48 0
    Music, General 8 0

  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    Oct 31st
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    Dec 15th
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 2nd
    Regular application deadline
    Nov 30th
    Fall application deadline
    Nov 30th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Dec 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Nov 30th
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    Apr 1st
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    Apr 1st
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -

  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
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    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
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    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.ess.calpoly.edu/_admiss/viewbook/
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Student Reviews of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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based on 12 reviews

  • Rebecka from Carmel Valley, CA

    I have just finished my first year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and can honestly say I can’t possibly imagine being happier with a school. To be perfectly honest I wasn’t initially thrilled to be going to Cal Poly, but my family’s financial… more read full review

    I have just finished my first year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and can honestly say I can’t possibly imagine being happier with a school. To be perfectly honest I wasn’t initially thrilled to be going to Cal Poly, but my family’s financial situation made the ultimate decision for me. Cal Poly has proven to be everything I wanted and more. With each class having around 4500 students, I find the school to be large enough as to be able to have your own identity, yet small enough to have a familial feeling about it. Classes are also well sized, especially for smaller majors like liberal arts. All of my teachers have come to know me personally, and I felt as though I had a respected voice in class. There is a general feeling of acceptance and comfort that flows throughout campus, and it is an incredible community to be a part of. The town leans towards the quaint and quiet side, but it is without a doubt a college dominated area. Cal Poly does a beautiful job of welcoming new students to the campus and the town. It’s overall a homey environment, while offering the education of a UC without the cost.

    Away from school, I find most of my time to be spent at the beach or downtown. Pismo, Avila, and Morrow Bay are all within 15 minutes, and all have adorable towns to spend the day in. The downtown area of SLO is even within walking distance, although bus transportation is free for all students. SLO is piled high with restaurants fit for students with everything from Thai cuisine to Italian to renown barbeque.
    I must throw in one last source of entertainment as it is one of the most talked of events on campus--Thursday night line dancing. A weekly affair, the downtown Graduate hosts country music and dancing for 8$ from 8:00-2:00 giving us all a chance to step out with our boots on. read full review

  • Ashley from Sun City, CA

    The school itself is amazing as I said before. but the people are even better. They all want to be here, and its easy to see why. Being in such a college oriented town really makes you feel like a big part of a good thing. There's Farmer's Markets… more read full review

    The school itself is amazing as I said before. but the people are even better. They all want to be here, and its easy to see why. Being in such a college oriented town really makes you feel like a big part of a good thing. There's Farmer's Markets every Thursday, Concert in the Plaza every Friday, and so many activities at Cal Poly itself its hard to pick which to be in! The group of friends i have here are going to be my friends for life because going to Cal Poly is a life bond we all share.
    Everyone in the college and town is supportive and want you to succeed. The students are so spirited you need more fingers to count the amount of Cal Poly you'll see walking the campus and town. read full review

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