California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 30% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 58,944 applications received in 2023, 17,885 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who apply to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo's admissions stats.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	47%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	11 30	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Admissions

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How To Get Into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

It is moderately difficult to get into Cal Poly SLO. Cal Poly SLO evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Cal Poly SLO accepted 30% of students, approximately 17,885 from the 58,944 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Cal Poly SLO, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to business, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, architecture, architectural engineering programs is program extremely difficult.

Transferring to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Wondering what factors are considered by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo for more information on admission factors.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Application Requirements

To apply to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?

Students admitted to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 8.82% submitted a class rank. At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 47% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 79% were in the top 25% and 96% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	64.74%
3.75 and 3.99	23.13%
3.50 and 3.74	8.9%
3.25 and 3.49	2.6%
3.00 and 3.24	0.61%
2.50 and 2.9	0.02%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?

❌ Students who are admitted to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo accept transfer credits?

✅ California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?

✅ California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is not test optional.

What is California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo's acceptance rate?

✅ California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo's acceptance rate is 30%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?

❌ California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo does not offer early decision.

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