California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Ave.San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1111
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 20916
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: calpoly.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $8,918.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $24,683.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35,843.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 50% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 14% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,868.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 25% |
| Average state aid | $3,403.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 31% |
| Average institutional aid | $3,827.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 29% |
| Average student loan | $5,843.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Dairy Science
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Fire Services Administration
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Forestry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Graphic Communications
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- History
- Horticultural Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources/Conservation
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Polymer Chemistry
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Soil Science and Agronomy
- Statistics
- Viticulture and Enology
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
California Scholarships
Emily Sutton Shattuck Scholarship in Social Work
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California State University-Sacramento, majoring in Social Work. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Mangasir M. Mangasarian Scholarship
Scholarship for dependents of pure Armenian parents who are undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Academic interests must exclude theological, sectarian or religious studies. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Sustter Minority Scholarship in Health Administration
Scholarship for minority, undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Southern California full-time, majoring in Health Administration at the State Capital Center. Applicants must have academic achievement and be in good standing with the university. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Jessie C. Locke Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Southern California full-time. Applicants must have academic achievement and be in good standing with the university. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
William B. Turner Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California Polytechnic State University. Selection based on academic achievement and character. It is recommended that applicants file the FAFSA as most awards are need based. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Syndication-Distribution Internship
Annual award to provide qualified full-time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college or university in the United States with in-depth exposure to professional television production, techniques and practices. Applicant should have strong interest in marketing, communications, research and/or sales. Award will be paid to each intern in three(3) installments. If applicant is a non-US citizen, they must submit an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter with application - No Exceptions! Number of awards varies. more...
Eleanor J. Ham '37 Scholarship
Scholarship for female undergraduate students enrolled at Scripps College. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Kennedy Scholarship Program
Scholarship for incoming graduate students enrolled at California Western School of Law. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Ohlone College Human Performance Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Applied Sciences and Arts majoring in Human Performance. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
William C. Lynch Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for second year graduate students enrolled at California Western School of Law. Selection is based on improvement and dedication to the law. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...