California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is a four-year, public school located in San Luis Obispo, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Cal Poly's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,075 for California residents and $30,995 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,853.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 22,000 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Cal Poly's acceptance rate is 29.75% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.83%.
Cal Poly ranked 23rd in California Colleges rankings. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $11,075 for in-state students and $30,995 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,509 for in-state students and $22,013 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,886 for California residents and $34,032 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,314 for California residents and $22,796 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,075 | $30,995 |
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| Graduate | $12,509 | $22,013 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,886 | $34,032 |
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| Graduate | $13,314 | $22,796 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Cal Poly
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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