San Luis Obispo, California
California Polytechnic State University | Cal Poly
Public school in California with 21,100 total undergraduate students
Chancing
California Polytechnic State University | Cal Poly is a competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
33%
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Admissions
Admissions website:
Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
33%
Women
37%
Men
28%
Total number of applicants
54,570
Women: 49%
Men: 51%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
27%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$26,527
Out-of-state
$44,437
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$11,885
$30,001–48,000
$12,855
$48,001–75,000
$17,778
$75,001–110,000
$22,753
Over $110,000
$27,750
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Not used
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,884
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
50%
Enrolled men:
50%
6-year graduation rate
82%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
94%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 13%
Black: 1%
Hispanic: 17%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 13%
White: 56%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
21:1
Calendar system
Quarter
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Big Sky Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Big West Conference
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Location
1 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Far West
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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