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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Cal Poly.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Cal Poly. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend Cal Poly and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend Cal Poly in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Cal Poly.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Cal Poly – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at Cal Poly and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Cal Poly finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Cal Poly.

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New Student Applications (Fall 2011)

Of the 33,001 new freshman applicants, 37% were admitted and 35% of the admitted students enrolled at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in Fall 2011.
Of the 6,834 transfer applicants, 22% were admitted and 53% of the admitted students enrolled at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in Fall 2011.

New Freshman Admissions Info

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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT SAT
Composite 25 - 29  
Math 26 - 31 580 - 690
English 24 - 30  
Critical Reading   540 - 640
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 83%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 98%
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank 53%
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 3.84
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA 98%
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