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California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, CA

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Contact
Cindy Jones
Communications Analyst
Phone: (805) 756-5822
Email: ecoms@calpoly.edu


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About California Polytechnic State University

Cal Poly, located on the beautiful central coast of California, is a largely undergraduate four year university.  "Learn by Doing" is an essential quality of a Cal Poly education.  At Cal Poly, classroom instruction is complemented by practical, "hands-on" learning in the laboratory, the studio and in the field.

For the 18th year in a row, Cal Poly has been rated the best public-master's university in the West by U.S. News & World Report, in its 2011 America's Best Colleges guidebook.  Cal Poly offers over 60 undergraduate degrees in fields from liberal arts to engineering, agriculture to architecture and business to science and math.

Admission selection is competitive and all applicants must declare a major at the time of application.  Requirements: Strong College Prep Curriculum (e.g. Honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate); Strong GPA; ACT or SAT I (math & reading scores only); Work experience/Extra-curricular Activities. Apply via http://www.csumentor.edu/.

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Basic Information
Institution Type Public
School Size Large (more than 15,000)
Setting Rural
Religious Affiliation No Preference or affiliation
Student Body
Acceptance Rate 25% - 50%
Out of State Students Less than 25%
Single Sex or Co-ed? Co-educational
Underrepresented Students 20% - 25%
Accomodations for Students with Disabilities Wheelchair access
Services for the hearing impaired
Services for the learning disabled
Services for students with speech and communication disorders
Services for the visually impaired
Athletics Division I Teams
Intercollegiate Programs
Intramural Programs
Applying to California Polytechnic State University
Average High School GPA 3.8
Average SAT: Mathematics 630
Average SAT: Critical Reading 580
Average SAT: Writing N/A
Average ACT Composite 26
Required Test Either the SAT or the ACT is required.
Essay Not Required
Interview Not Required
Financial Information
In-state Tuition $5,000 - $9,999
Out-of-state Tuition $15,000 - $19,999
Academic Information
Degrees Doctorate
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Masters
Specific Programs ROTC
Student employment services
Study abroad
Teacher certification
Double Major
Work-study program
Honors Program
Internships
Research Opportunities
View Programs and Majors at California Polytechnic State University
Open Houses
Event Name Cal Poly Open House
Web Site http://studentlife.calpoly.edu/orientation/openhouse/
Dates Friday April 15, 2011
Description Open House is the annual Cal Poly event that showcases the campus to admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni, and the San Luis Obispo community. Friday events focus on newly admitted fall students. Hear from campus administrators, visit with college deans, faculty and current students and take a campus tour. Be sure to save the date and attend Open House! Saturday's events are open to the public and include a parade, club showcases, demonstrations and concession booths and a kids' fair.  

 

 

 
Application Process Fall admitted students will be sent Open House registration information via email.
Contact Ms. Andrene Kaiwi-Lenting, Asst. Director Student Life & Leadership
Phone: 8057562233
Email: orientation@calpoly.edu
Event Name Cal Poly Open House
Web Site http://studentlife.calpoly.edu/orientation/openhouse/
Dates Saturday April 16, 2011
Description Open House is the annual Cal Poly event that showcases the campus to admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni, and the San Luis Obispo community. Friday events focus on newly admitted fall students. Hear from campus administrators, visit with college deans, faculty and current students and take a campus tour. Be sure to save the date and attend Open House! Saturday's events are open to the public and include a parade, club showcases, demonstrations and concession booths and a kids' fair.  

 

 

 
Application Process Fall admitted students will be sent Open House registration information via email.
Contact Ms. Andrene Kaiwi-Lenting, Asst. Director Student Life & Leadership
Phone: 8057562233
Email: orientation@calpoly.edu
Scholarships
Scholarship Name Scholarships at Cal Poly
Web Site http://www.ess.calpoly.edu/_finaid/types_aid/scholarships.htm
Application Deadline Wednesday March 2, 2011
Description Scholarships are normally awarded during Spring and Summer Quarters (April – August) for the following academic year. Recipients receive award notices that provide the scholarship amount, disbursement schedule and donor information. Recipients are required to thank their donor for the scholarship or award. Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment to remain eligible for scholarship disbursements. Non-attendance results in cancellation or a prorated amount. Good academic standing is required. While applicants do not receive denial notices, scholarship applications remain active for the academic year. If a scholarship becomes available, a current applicant may be considered.

 
Application Process Generally, students do not need to complete a separate scholarship application. However, for need-based scholarships, completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required. For priority consideration for financial aid programs and Cal Poly scholarships, complete the FAFSA by March 2. Scholarships can be specific to a major, a college, a particular interest or open to all majors. They are awarded each spring and through the summer for the following academic year.
Contact Ms. Yvonne Ramos, Scholarship Specialist
Phone: 8057562927
Email: financialaid@calpoly.edu
Early Admission
Early Admission Name Early Decision
Web Site http://admissions.calpoly.edu/apply/deadlines
Application Deadline Sunday October 31, 2010
Description Early Decision is an option offered to those first-time freshman applicants for whom Cal Poly is clearly their first choice. Applicants should have established strong and consistent academic records throughout secondary school and should have completed all the required standardized testing by October of their senior year.
Application Process  
  • The student must submit an electronic application, along with the required $55 application fee, by a final deadline of October 31st.
  • The student is notified of the admission decision by December 15th.
  • The student’s reply to an offer of admission by Cal Poly must be submitted electronically by January 15th.
  Apply for Early Decision October 1-31 through www.csumentor.edu.
Contact Mr. Walter Harris, Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Phone: 8057565107
Email: ecoms@calpoly.edu

 
 
   
 
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