Overview
If you're a hands-on learner, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo might be the perfect fit. Known for its "Learn by Doing" philosophy, Cal Poly offers strong programs in engineering, architecture, and agriculture. The picturesque campus is located in California’s Central Coast region, providing students with numerous outdoor activities and a vibrant college town atmosphere.
There are currently 20,976 undergraduates at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and the school’s acceptance rate is 30%. The tuition at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $10,319 for in-state students and $28,229 for out-of-state.
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
20,976
Pell Grant 17%
Part-Time Undergrad Students 5%
Undergrad Students Over 25 3%
Percent Male / Female 51% / 49%
Ethnic Diversity at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
51% White
21% Hispanic
14% Asian / Pacific Islander
8% Multiracial
3% Unknown
1% International / Non-Citizen
1% Black
Academics Snapshot
Student/Faculty Ratio
20:1
Graduation Rate
85%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Engineering
23%
23% of graduates
Business, Management, & Marketing
18%
18% of graduates
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
11%
11% of graduates
Architecture
5%
5% of graduates
Social Sciences
5%
5% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
4%
4% of graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
3%
3% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
3%
3% of graduates
Computer & Information Sciences
3%
3% of graduates
Psychology
3%
3% of graduates
Communications & Journalism
3%
3% of graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
2%
2% of graduates
Liberal Arts & Humanities
2%
2% of graduates
Physical Sciences
2%
2% of graduates
Mathematics
2%
2% of graduates
Communications Technologies
2%
2% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
2%
2% of graduates
Health Professions & Related Programs
1%
1% of graduates
English Language & Literature
1%
1% of graduates
History
1%
1% of graduates
Education
1%
1% of graduates
Engineering
1%
1% of graduates
Philosophy & Religious Studies
1%
1% of graduates
Admissions Snapshot
30%
Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot
$29,918
$29,062
$18,766
Student Outcomes Snapshot
Graduate Income
$90,768
Median Debt $18,500
Debt 10 years after graduation $196
Data Sources
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