California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public university in San Luis Obispo, CA, known for its learn by doing, polytechnic institution, and selective public university. With an acceptance rate of 30%, Cal Poly is selective, typically enrolling around 5,110 students each year. Cal Poly is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1240–1420, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Cal Poly offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,914 per year; the sticker price of $47,590 may look very different from what your family actually pays.