Merit Aid
| Merit Scholarships Available | Amount | freshman | returning | transfer | graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Scholarships | - | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Alonzo F. Farrow Scholarship Endowment | - | R |
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Tuition & Costs |
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Tuition & Costs
Your Estimated Price
$26,091 Annual Cost to Attend
Cost Breakdown
| $9,942 | tuition |
| $14,208 | on campus room & board |
| $1,941 | books and supplies |
$39,981 Annual Cost to Attend
Cost Breakdown
| $23,832 | tuition |
| $14,208 | on campus room & board |
| $1,941 | books and supplies |
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid
$3,768 Annual Institutional Aid
Average Aid
| 46% | of students receive aid |
| 11% | get federal aid ($4,785 avg) |
| 27% | get state aid ($3,121 avg) |
| 25% | get institn'l aid ($3,768 avg) |
| 31% | get loans ($5,900 avg) |
Tuition Trends
Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts
Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.14% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 5.89% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.
Financial Aid
| $11,362,285 |
Annual Aid Awarded |
Aid/Loans |
Average Amount | Percent Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | $5,713 | 40% |
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,785 | 11% |
| Pell Grants | $4,379 | 11% |
| Other Federal Grants | $504 | 9% |
| Institution Grant Aid | $3,768 | 25% |
| State Grant Aid | $3,121 | 27% |
| Student Loans | $5,900 | 31% |
| Federal Loans | $5,236 | 24% |
| Other Loans | $13,847 | 1% |
Merit Aid Available
Financial Aid Timeline |
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| Financial aid priority deadline: | March 2 |
| Financial aid deadline: | - |
| College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: | - |
| Student must reply to financial aid decision by: | - |
Financial Aid Contact Info
| 1 Grand Ave. |
| San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 |
| (805) 756-1111 |
| http://financialaid.calpoly.edu/ |
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
- Mochi from San Luis Obispo, CA
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I am
a current student here
Definitely a good school for the price! All my major classes have had around 30 people. Unlike most public schools, where classes are huge lectures with hundreds of people, professors will actually take the time to get to know you.
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- Danny from Middletown, NJ
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I am
a current student here
The weather is bomb. Out of state students -- beware of the costs. Do well in finding scholarships outside of Cal Poly -- those will get you a long way. 32,000 is the rough estimate. Prepare to spend about 40-45,000 with all outside costs and the extra units you take up -- I'm talking to you architecture students!
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- Kevin Joseph
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I am
a current student here
It's one of those colleges with the best RoI (Return on Investment) It certainly comes at a fairly good price.
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- Davis from Simi Valley, CA
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I am
a current student here
Compared to most other schools, Cal Poly is inexpensive, costing 20,000 a year if your'e in-state. Out of state is more costly, though still cheap compared to other schools. IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
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- Adam from san luis obispo, CA
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I am
a current student here
Cal poly is very inexpensive compared to most universities while providing a great education. 90% of students obtain a job within 6 months of graduating.
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