Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a Public college. Located in San Luis Obispo, which is a city setting in California, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 20,426 full time undergraduate students, and 880 full time graduate students.
Admissions at CAL POLY are considered More Selective, with 29% of all applicants being admitted. In the 2017/2018 school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9% of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling. 98% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 83% were in the top quarter, and 50% were in the top tenth.
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The California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Academic calendar runs on a semester basis. In the 2017/2018 school year the student to faculty ratio was 21:1. There are 842 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
The total cost to attend on campus is $34,590. Let's break that cost down. Room and board will run $12,507 annually. Books and Supplies will cost another $1,848. And lastly, in state tuition and fees is $9,075. Additional cost elements for out of state students are as follows:
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
46% of students attending California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo receive some sort of financial aid. 11% were awarded federal grants. While 24% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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