7% of the students at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $29,680 | $47,590 |
| Tuition | $10,195 | $28,105 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $16,332 | $16,332 |
| Books & Supplies | $909 | $909 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,244 | $2,244 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 46% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 11% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 25% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 25% |
The University Honors Program at Cal Poly offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
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In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo was 3.87.
In 2020, 80% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 610 | 610 |
| 75th Percentile | 720 | 690 |
In 2020, 42% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 26 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 32 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations |
| Computer Science |