Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Public university · San Luis Obispo, CA · 21,996 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
31%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$18,832
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,515
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
87%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo accepts about 31 of every 100 applicants (31%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,515 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,832 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,039 for CA residents and $37,005 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,039
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$37,005
- Room & board$19,443
- Total cost of attendance$36,515
- Average net price after grants$18,832
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Architecture.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo FAQ
- What is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's acceptance rate?
- 31% — selective.
- Is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo cost?
- About $36,515 a year before aid; $18,832 on average after grants.
- What is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's FAFSA school code?
- 001143. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Cal Poly San Luis Obispo receives your information.
- What is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's graduation rate?
- 87% of students finish within six years.
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