California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo

Overview

Type
4-year • Public
Campus Life
Very Large • Suburban
Average Per Year After Aid
$17K
SAT Range
Not available
Graduation Rate
85%

California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo is a very large, 4-year, public university, agricultural college, college of business, college of engineering, teachers college/college of education, college of health sciences, college of music, college of art, liberal arts college, and maritime college. This coed college is located in a large town 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 29.84% and a graduation rate of 85%.

From the Institution

Known for its Learn by Doing philosophy, Cal Poly is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation. Each year, more than 23,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Solano County to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities, maritime and the built environment. A part of the CSU, Cal Poly offers more than 60 undergraduate degree programs and 50 graduate programs across six colleges, reflecting the idea of polytechnic learning, where many different disciplines come together in applied study. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.

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College Board Code

4038

Application Types Accepted

Online through college's own website

Fee Waiver Info

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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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