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Abstract: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

An overview of the necessary application information for Cal Poly.

Aug 19, 2025
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The Spectacular setting of Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California. Photo by Ken Oyama on Unsplash

California Polytechnic State University

calpoly.edu

San Luis Obispo, CA

Public | Master's College or University
Religious Affiliation: None
21,947 Undergraduates | 22,842 Total Enrollment
Student Faculty Ratio: 18:1

Mustangs
NCAA Division I | Big West Conference

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Tuition: $6,144 | Out-of-State: $13,596
Total Cost: $37,290 | Out-of-State: $44,742
Average Net Price: $18,890
Average Financial Aid: $18,400


ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Applicants: 68,604
Percent Accepted: 31%

Average High School GPA: 4.12
SAT 25th Percentile: N/A
SAT Median: N/A
SAT 75th Percentile: N/A
ACT 25th Percentile: N/A
ACT Median: N/A
ACT 75th Percentile: N/A

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Portal: Cal State Apply
Early Action Deadline: N/A
Early Decision Deadline: N/A
Regular Decision Deadline: November 30
Test Blind
Recommendations: None
Supplemental Essays: None

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