Tuition (in-state)$11,000
Student : faculty19:1
Acceptance30%
Enrollment22,000
Walk score55
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, architecture, agriculture, business; Learn by Doing |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Project- and lab-based engineering curriculum with small upper-level classes. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $11,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,000 |
| Room and board | $17,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 19:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 65-80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
55/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean; dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Downtown San Luis Obispo
- Campus events and NCAA athletics
- Regional parks and trails within an hour
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 3,300 |
|---|
- MS and PhD programs in engineering and computing
- Professional master's programs in technology management
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$75,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months91%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking
Top employers of recent graduates
- Major employers in the San Luis Obispo, CA region
- National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career center internship placements
- Faculty-mentored undergraduate research
Alumni
| Living alumni | 200,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Engineering, technology and manufacturing employers nationally |
Notable graduates
- See institution's alumni association for notable graduates
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big West |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports |
Scholarships
Cal Poly ScholarsNeed-based for California students · Deadline: Automatic with FAFSA
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