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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Welcome Center
Admissions & Recruitment
Admissions & Recruitment
Address
Office of Admissions, Bldg 172 H
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0031
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0031
Phone
805-756-5934
Email
welcomecenter@calpoly.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Performing Arts Center
Recreation Center
Vista Grande Dining Complex
Spanos Stadium
University Union
Mustang Shop University Bookstore, Mustang Lanes bowling alley, Kennedy Library, JUSTIN and J.Lohr Center for Wine and Viticulture, Multi-Cultural Center, Scouts Coffee, Starbucks, yak?it?ut?u residential community.
Recreation Center
Vista Grande Dining Complex
Spanos Stadium
University Union
Mustang Shop University Bookstore, Mustang Lanes bowling alley, Kennedy Library, JUSTIN and J.Lohr Center for Wine and Viticulture, Multi-Cultural Center, Scouts Coffee, Starbucks, yak?it?ut?u residential community.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Farmer's Market
Avila Beach
Pismo Beach
Hearst Castle
Montana de Oro
Morro Bay, Bubblegum Alley, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa 1772, Bishop Peak, Madonna Inn.
Avila Beach
Pismo Beach
Hearst Castle
Montana de Oro
Morro Bay, Bubblegum Alley, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa 1772, Bishop Peak, Madonna Inn.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
9-4pm
805-756-5934
9-4pm
805-756-5934
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon.-Fri. at 11:00 a.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon.-Fri. at 11:00 a.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Mon.Fri., at 9:45 a.m. & Mon. & Fri. at 1:45 pm (prior to campus tour)
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Registration required. Look under "Group Visits" on tours website.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
City buses run to campus approximately every 20 minutes - free for students, faculty and staff. Buses also make runs to campus from outlying areas. We have taxi companies that are available 24 hours a day. There is also an AMTRAK station at the east end of town that has several daily runs into town. The closest airport is a couple of miles outside the town's center and connects with major cities.
Driving Instructions to Campus
If using a navigation system, we recommend typing in
the full address:
Cal Poly Welcome Center
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Enter campus via Grand Avenue and turn left on
Pacheco Way.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 63,781
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Average HS GPA: 4.03
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
610 - 700
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
610 - 720
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1230 - 1313
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
27 - 32
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — November 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
1,469
with Terminal Degree
854
865
Men
604
Women
267
Minority
48
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
83%
Graduate in 6 years
87%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Business and Management, General.
Agricultural Communication/Journalism.
Agricultural Mechanization, General.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Dairy Science.
Food Science.
Soil Science and Agronomy, General.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Landscape Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
-
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, General.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
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EDUCATION.
Agricultural Teacher Education.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Agricultural Engineering.
Architectural Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Civil Engineering, Other.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Forestry, General.
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Burt Rutan
Futuristic Aircraft designer
Bill Swanson
Raytheon Chairman & CEO
Victor Glover
NASA Astronaut
George Ramos
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter and Columnist
Kathleen Holmgren
Sun Microsystems senior VP
John Madden
Pro Football Hall of Fame coach
Weird Al Yankovic
Singer
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
83%
Graduate in 6 years
87%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,949
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,373
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,144
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
31%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$18,962
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,680
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,084
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$12,600
Required Fees
$6,637
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,119
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,690
Transportation for Commuters
$1,146
On-Campus Room and Board
$18,225
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Federal TEACH Grant; California Dream Grant
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
21,497
Demographics
14.32%
Asian
22.96%
Hispanic
49.68%
Caucasian
2.94%
Unknown
1.15%
International
50% female
50% male
15% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
40%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Suburban
65/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Wellness Housing
Other
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
425
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
15
Number of Religious Organizations
20
4% join a fraternity
6% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Mustangs)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Mustangs)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
45%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
