California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Admissions
Interested in attending California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo accepted 30% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 63,781 people applied and 18,964 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cal Poly San Luis Obispo considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?
Grades
Students who recently attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.94. 46% of freshmen who attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 80% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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