California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is a four-years, public school located in San Luis Obispo, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The Cal Poly's 2022 tuition & fees is $10,195 for California residents and $28,105 for out-of-state students. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,996.
The school has a total enrollment of 22,440 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $74,300 and it varies by field of study.
Cal Poly ranked 23rd in California Colleges rankings. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 805-756-1111 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are $10,195 for in-state students and $28,105 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $11,629 for in-state students and $21,133 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,022 for California residents and $30,942 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,195 | $28,105 |
| Graduate | $11,629 | $21,133 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $11,022 | $30,942 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the Cal Poly directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the Cal Poly bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is 33.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.12%. The average graduation rate is 85%. Total 22,440 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $74,300. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer and Information Sciences program shows the highest salary with $115,000 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 33.00% Acceptance Rate / 27.12% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Retention Rate | 94%(full-time), 73% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4.76% (21 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 22,440 (21,456 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $6,996 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $74,300 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $21,400 - $115,000 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Cal Poly provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Cal Poly. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 8,171. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,537.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 8,171 |
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