California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo, CA
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public school.
Contacting the School
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Main Phone: (805) 756-1111
Web Site: www.calpoly.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 19,777 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.4% of students attend full-time, while 1.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 2,079 male students and 1,589 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 56.7% of the student body, while females made up 43.3%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (237)%, Hispanic (2225)%, Asian (2111)%, and Native American (162)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 46.6% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 520. One quarter of students scored at least 620.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 560 or higher. One fourth of students scored 670 or higher.
Degree Programs
Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArchitectureBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineering- Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Environmental Engineering
- General Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Big West Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
- (for football).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 17,901 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 9,108 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,071 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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