California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo

Overview

Type
4-year • Public
Campus Life
Very Large • Suburban
Average Per Year After Aid
$19K
SAT Range
1230–1420
Graduation Rate
85%

California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo is a very large, 4-year, public technical college. This coed college is located in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, certificate, and master's degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 30% and a graduation rate of 85%.

From the Institution

Cal Poly fosters teaching, scholarship, and service in a Learn by Doing environment in which students, staff, and faculty are partners in discovery. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly promotes the application of theory to practice. As a comprehensive institution, Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences, and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences. As an academic community, Cal Poly values free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

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College Board Code

4038

Application Types Accepted

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Contact Information

Important Dates

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November 30

Regular Application Due

March 2

Financial Aid Application Due

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