About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Terrance Leshae Harris
VP for Strategic Enrollment Management
VP for Strategic Enrollment Management
Address
Office of Admissions
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0031
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0031
Phone
805-756-2913
Email
admissions@calpoly.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Performing Arts Center
Recreation Center
Julian's Cafe Bistro
Spanos Stadium
University Union
University Bookstore
Recreation Center
Julian's Cafe Bistro
Spanos Stadium
University Union
University Bookstore
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Farmer's Market
Avila Beach
Pismo Beach
Hearst Castle
Montana de Oro
Avila Beach
Pismo Beach
Hearst Castle
Montana de Oro
Campus Tours
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., 1:00 p.m. (after campus tour)
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact department or college prior to visit.
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
Heading south on U.S. 101, take the Cal Poly/Grand Avenue exit. Turn right at the top of the hill, then left and come up to Grand Avenue. Take a right on Grand Avenue, and four or five blocks up is the entrance to Cal Poly. Stop at the information kiosk on the right-hand side of the street, purchase a parking pass, and the attendant will instruct you where to park.
Heading North on U.S. 101, take the Grand Avenue exit and turn left onto Grand Avenue. Four or five blocks up is the entrance to Cal Poly. Stop at the information kiosk on the right-hand side of the street, purchase a parking pass, and the attendant will instruct you where to park.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 54,570
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Average HS GPA: 4.01
GPA Breakdown
59%
4.0
25%
3.75 - 3.99
12%
3.50 - 3.74
3%
3.25 - 3.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
610 - 700
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
620 - 730
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1240 - 1420
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
28 - 33
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — November 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
1,472
with Terminal Degree
867
848
Men
624
Women
39
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
53%
Graduate in 5 years
81%
Graduate in 6 years
84%
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.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, General.
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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.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
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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.
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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
53%
Graduate in 5 years
81%
Graduate in 6 years
84%
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
$9,810
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,755
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,193
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
100%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$21,874
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,456
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,742
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$264
Required Fees
$4,572
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,941
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$6,185
Transportation for Commuters
$711
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,377
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
21,093
Demographics
13.68%
Asian
19.43%
Hispanic
53.13%
Caucasian
3.08%
Unknown
2.01%
International
49% female
51% male
17% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
38%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
96%
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
14
Number of Social Sororities
16
Number of Religious Organizations
23
6% join a fraternity
10% 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
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
96/99
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
5%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2022.
Campus Security Report
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: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
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
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