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: 8057561111
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 Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Science Architecture Business And Management Communications Computer Education Engineering Engineering Technology And Technicians English Language And Literature Environmental Conservation History And Social Sciences Home Economics Humanities And Liberal Arts Leisure Recreation And Fitness Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Psychology

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • (for football).
  • Big West Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

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:$ 17,901.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 9,108.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 28,071.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • 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.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:
  • 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.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.