California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

1 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1111

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 20916

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: calpoly.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $8,918.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $24,683.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35,843.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 550 640
SAT Math 580 680
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 25 30
ACT English 24 31
ACT Math 26 31
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 50%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 14%
Average Federal Grant $4,868.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 25%
Average state aid $3,403.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 31%
Average institutional aid $3,827.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 29%
Average student loan $5,843.00
Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
MASTER'S DEGREE
Majors
Accounting
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Agricultural Business and Management
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Mechanization
Agricultural Teacher Education
Agriculture
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agronomy and Crop Science
Animal Sciences
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Biochemistry
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Chemistry
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Dairy Science
Dietetics/Dietitian
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics
Education
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering/Industrial Management
English Language and Literature
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Fire Services Administration
Food Science
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Forestry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Graphic Communications
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
History
Horticultural Science
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology/Technician
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Music
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation
Ornamental Horticulture
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and Government
Polymer Chemistry
Psychology
Public Administration
Rhetoric and Composition
Social Sciences
Sociology
Soil Science and Agronomy
Statistics
Viticulture and Enology

California Scholarships

Emily Sutton Shattuck Scholarship in Social Work
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California State University-Sacramento, majoring in Social Work. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Mangasir M. Mangasarian Scholarship
Scholarship for dependents of pure Armenian parents who are undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Academic interests must exclude theological, sectarian or religious studies. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Sustter Minority Scholarship in Health Administration
Scholarship for minority, undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Southern California full-time, majoring in Health Administration at the State Capital Center. Applicants must have academic achievement and be in good standing with the university. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Jessie C. Locke Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Southern California full-time. Applicants must have academic achievement and be in good standing with the university. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
William B. Turner Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California Polytechnic State University. Selection based on academic achievement and character. It is recommended that applicants file the FAFSA as most awards are need based. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Syndication-Distribution Internship
Annual award to provide qualified full-time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college or university in the United States with in-depth exposure to professional television production, techniques and practices. Applicant should have strong interest in marketing, communications, research and/or sales. Award will be paid to each intern in three(3) installments. If applicant is a non-US citizen, they must submit an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter with application - No Exceptions! Number of awards varies. more...
Eleanor J. Ham '37 Scholarship
Scholarship for female undergraduate students enrolled at Scripps College. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Kennedy Scholarship Program
Scholarship for incoming graduate students enrolled at California Western School of Law. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Ohlone College Human Performance Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Applied Sciences and Arts majoring in Human Performance. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
William C. Lynch Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for second year graduate students enrolled at California Western School of Law. Selection is based on improvement and dedication to the law. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

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