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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CAPublic21,996 undergrads
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Acceptance rate
31.3%
Next deadline
Nov 30

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 30, 2026 Regular Decision Non-binding 21 days left
“Cal Poly’s application is open from Oct. 1 – Nov. 30. You must submit your application and fees (or fee waivers) through Cal State Apply by 11:59 p.m. (PT). Late applications are not accepted.”
Source: calpoly.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

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In-state tuition
$15,039
Out-of-state tuition
$37,005
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$96,304
6-year graduation
87%
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