California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 4.03
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, known as Cal Poly, is a public university in San Luis Obispo County, California, outside the city limits of San Luis Obispo. Founded in 1901, it is the oldest of three polytechnic universities in the California State University system and emphasizes hands-on learning. Its programs include engineering, architecture, and business, and most of its athletic teams…
- Rankings
#55 (Forbes)▼
National rank
Ranked #55 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #249 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1423 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$11,075▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $32,321
Room & Board: $17,220
Books & Supplies: $1,089
Receive Aid: 60%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,707
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$30,995▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $52,241
Room & Board: $17,220
Books & Supplies: $1,089
Receive Aid: 60%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,707
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 30%
- Avg HS GPA
- 4.03
- Total Enrollment
- 22,485
- Undergrad
- 21,559
- Graduate
- 926
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Retention Rate
- 95%
- Graduation Rate
- 85%
- Official Portal
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1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, California, 93407
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