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Transfer-Profile

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, California
  • Public
    4 year
  • 17.7K
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:22
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 4%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $13.8K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo California. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Many students seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, just minutes from California's Central Coast beaches.
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Overview

Total Faculty 734
Full-Time Undergraduate 17,027
Part-Time Undergraduate 653
Transfer Students 779
Programs 90 Programs
Courses 3,682 Courses
Equivalencies 3,218 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $8,043
Out-of-State Tuition $19,701
Books and Supplies $1,754
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 36%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $6,114
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 37%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $7,643
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    The Financial Aid Office helps you plan your finances and organize your resources to cover your college costs. Financial assistance is a resource designed to supplement the cost of education, and is not intended to be used as a student's sole means of income. The types and amounts of aid Cal Poly awards or recommends are subject to availability of funds, enrollment status, and financial need. Cal Poly students have a variety of financial aid programs available for assistance.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Minimum GPA for California residents - 2.0. Minimum GPA for non-residents - 2.4.
  • Official Transcripts:
    College transcripts from every institution attended are required. If you are still enrolled in a degree program, have a transcript sent now from that institution but be prepared to have another transcript sent once your degree is posted.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Submit only upon request.
  • Essay:
    Submit only upon request.
  • Application Fee:
    $55 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application.
  • Other Requirements:
    All applicants must meet general education, breadth and lower division program requirements. Additional requirements, including coursework, varies by major. Applicants applying as a college transfer student should be at the junior transfer level.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    In general, credit may be granted when a grade of at least a D has been earned.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    Minimum credits - 60 semester (90 quarter) credits. Maximum credits from a two-year institution - 105 quarter credits. Maximum credits from a four-year institution - 105 quarter credits.
  • Transfer Policy Document:

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Address:
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
United States
Main Phone:
805.756.1111

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Admissions
805.756.2311
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Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.