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    Ranks 211th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment17,226
    Total Enrollment18,475
    Calendar SystemQuarter
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$55
    Graduate Application Fee$55
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

    Ranks 835th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition N/A N/A $10,170
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $4,349 $4,349 $4,349
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A $226
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A $10,170
    FT Graduate Required Fees $4,931 $4,931 $4,931
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A $226
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $17,042 $17,042 $27,212
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,042 $17,042 $27,212
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $8,612 $8,612 $18,782

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $3,974 trend  $4,349 $3,974 trend  $4,349 $14,144 trend  $14,519
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,260 trend  $1,305
    On-Campus – Room & Board $7,939 trend  $8,430
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,673 trend  $2,958
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,939 trend  $8,430
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,673 trend  $2,958
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,673 trend  $2,958

    Admission Details

    Applicants 24,284 (12,927 male / 11,357 female)
    Admitted 4,209 (2,211 male / 1,998 female)
    Admission rate 17%
    First-time Enrollment 3,638 (1,907 male / 1,731 female)
    FT Enrollment 3,388 (1,761 male / 1,627 female)
    PT Enrollment 250 (146 male / 104 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Big West Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Big West Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Big West Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 230th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 43%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 28
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 29
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 28

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 233rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 98%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 540 / 630
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 570 / 670
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1110 / 1300

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity3,640
    Meals per Week10
    Room Fee$4,766
    Board Fee$3,687

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks 2953rd for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,347 343 pie   12%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,456 676 pie   23%
    Institutional Grant Aid $3,190 411 pie   14%
    Student Loan Aid $3,353 872 pie   30%
    Any financial aid type   1,281 pie   44%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    11684200
    Black Non-Hispanic
    12881209
    Hispanic
    1,0487621,810
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    1,2847792,063
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    7575150
    White Non-Hispanic
    6,5185,42311,941
    Race Unknown
    1,1969062,102
    Total 10,365 8,110 18,475

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 2 1 5 9 53 15 85
    Agricultural Business and Management, General 1 15 8 8 189 20 241
    Agricultural Mechanization, General 3 18 3 24
    Agricultural Teacher Education 5 2 1 30 2 40
    Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 2 2 8 6 18
    Agriculture, General 1 4 2 31 6 44
    Agronomy and Crop Science 4 3 7
    Animal Sciences, General 1 8 4 1 104 12 130
    Architectural Engineering 1 7 7 34 9 58
    Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 5 1 17 41 86 17 167
    Art/Art Studies, General 2 2 20 3 27
    Biochemistry 2 8 20 4 34
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 9 8 2 55 17 92
    Business Administration and Management, General 6 3 33 71 2 364 64 543
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 8 10 2 26 16 62
    Chemistry, General 1 6 1 8
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 2 7 2 37 11 59
    Civil Engineering, General 2 1 19 16 2 121 22 183
    Computer Engineering, General 2 4 38 46 11 101
    Computer Science 4 3 4 30 56 26 123
    Computer Software Engineering 2 2
    Construction Engineering 1 10 6 1 48 10 76
    Dairy Science 1 2 1 1 25 1 31
    Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 3 4 56 6 69
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 15 4 21
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7 2 31 5 45
    Ecology 2 3 5 10
    Economics, General 4 2 20 3 29
    Education, General 9 2 2 37 12 62
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 5 6 18 72 2 90 25 218
    Engineering Science 1 1 1 15 18
    Engineering, General 1 4 16 3 24
    Engineering/Industrial Management 1 1
    English Language and Literature, General 11 7 3 69 19 109
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1 2 13 3 19
    Food Science 1 2 1 5 2 11
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4 4 13 21
    Forestry, General 4 2 1 26 5 38
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1 1 12 2 16
    Graphic Communications, General 1 2 10 6 1 52 10 82
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 13 4 81 10 109
    History, General 1 8 2 1 33 8 53
    Horticultural Science 1 1 15 4 21
    Industrial Engineering 2 3 8 10 1 27 12 63
    Journalism 1 5 6 45 11 68
    Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 4 3 20 9 36
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 5 1 74 11 96
    Manufacturing Engineering 3 8 2 13
    Mathematics, General 1 5 3 1 24 8 42
    Mechanical Engineering 2 1 28 38 147 31 247
    Metallurgical Engineering 1 11 12
    Microbiology, General 3 9 2 17 4 35
    Music, General 2 1 8 2 13
    Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 2 2
    Ornamental Horticulture 2 3 24 4 33
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 1 7 1 1 57 8 75
    Philosophy 2 1 9 3 15
    Physical Sciences 3 3
    Physics, General 3 2 24 3 32
    Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 1 1
    Political Science and Government, General 1 1 10 4 2 41 7 66
    Psychology, General 1 19 3 7 87 14 131
    Social Sciences, General 2 10 5 52 5 74
    Soil Science and Agronomy, General 1 1 3 2 7
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 2 6 7 1 51 4 71
    Statistics, General 1 1 8 10
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 2 7 2 11
    Total 36 38 385 498 48 2,733 549 4,287

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks 355th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $72,714 ($74,298 male / $68,264 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 678 (500 male / 178 female)
    Total Benefits $14,216,909

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Academics

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    The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For one thing, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Semester At Sea, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo.

    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General, Statistics
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physical Sciences – General, Physics
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology, Microbiology
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
    History:
    History – General
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer/Information Sciences – General
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Commercial/Advertising Art, Music – General
    Education:
    Agricultural Education, English Teacher Education, Social Science Teacher Education
    Popular majors:
    twenty percent engineering, eighteen percent business per marketing, fifteen percent agriculture, six percent architecture, five percent parks and recreation, five percent social sciences
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Foreign Language & Literature – General
    Communications & Journalism:
    Journalism

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 30th of November. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 55.

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Admissions

    This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty-five dollars regular application fee, fifty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 45% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 91%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were three thousand, nine hundred and ninety-three total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, seven hundred and forty-four total number of transfer students who were admitted.

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 30th of June. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. If you are a transfer student, you will be notified of your acceptance by the 1st of March. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 30th of November. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of December and Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of November. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 31st of October, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. The regular application is due the 30th of November. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 2nd of March.

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Athletics

    The Mustangs are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division IAA, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Financial Aid

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    Financial aid distribution is at thirty-six percent scholarships per grants and sixty-four percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Music/Drama, ROTC and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.

    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Students

    California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 45 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately seventeen thousand, three hundred and eighty-five degree-seeking undergrads, three thousand, three hundred and seventy-two first-time degree-seeking freshmen and nine hundred and eighty-seven graduate enrollment. Further, the student body consists of two percent part-time students, forty-eight percent women, fifty-two percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, twelve percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, nine percent hispanic, sixty-eight percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, nine percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-seven percent in top 10th of graduating class, seventy-six percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety-six percent in top half of graduating class, fifty-two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, eight percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24 and three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99.

    Students should note the housing policies: nineteen percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, fifteen-MAR deadline for housing deposit, eight hundred and thirty-two dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Generally, the school is located 200 miles from Los Angeles, 250 miles from San Francisco.Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as printing press museum, university farm, dairy products technical center, architectural design institute. This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus.

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