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California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
31.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹32,56,153Out-of-state
Students
21,996Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

31.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 11%–51.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 29.75%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 29.8% (18,964/63,736; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

31 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 63,955
Offered a place 18,964
Enrolled 5,277

27.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1240-1420
4001600
ACT composite28-33
136

What a year costs

₹51,26,432 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹32,56,153
  • Housing₹17,65,170
  • Books & supplies₹1,05,110
Sticker price ₹51,26,432
After aid (average) ₹15,65,377

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,77,099
Out-of-state ₹32,56,153

Average aid awarded: ₹14,66,372 a year.

Outcomes and support

95.6%
Retention
86.4%
Graduation
35%
Get financial aid
17%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 47.6%
Hispanic 25.3%
Asian 14%
Multiracial 8.1%
Unknown 3.3%
African American 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Native American 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Regular decision 30 Nov 2026 In 18 days

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineeringbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agricultural Engineeringbachelor
Agricultural Mechanizationbachelor
Agricultural Public Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesbachelor
Architectural Engineeringbachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planningbachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Construction Engineeringbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Food Science and Technologybachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Forestrybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Landscape Architecturebachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marine Sciencesbachelor
Materials Engineeringbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Plant Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Soil Sciencesbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate31.32%
Total Applicants63955
Admitted Applicants18964
Enrolled Applicants5277
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Regular Decision Date2026-11-30

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1240
SAT Composite 75th %1420
ACT Composite 25th %28
ACT Composite 75th %33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,77,099
Out-of-State Tuition₹32,56,153
Average Housing Cost₹17,65,170
Books & Supplies₹1,05,110
Average Net Price₹15,65,377
Students Receiving Aid35%
Average Aid Awarded₹14,66,372
Out-of-State Students17%

Student Body Diversity

African American0.76%
Asian13.97%
Hispanic25.25%
White47.59%
Multiracial8.13%
Native American0.12%
Pacific Islander0.2%
International0.72%
Unknown Race3.26%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate86.4%
Retention Rate95.55%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates21996

Contact

Street Address1 Grand Ave Bldg 58-109A
ZIP Code93407
Phone(805) 756-2311
Websitehttps://www.calpoly.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/