California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $27,153 Out-of-state: $39,033 |
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $9,432 Out-of-state: $21,312 |
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Room and Board
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$13,116 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,884 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,721 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan |
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Applying For Financial Aid
| financialaid@calpoly.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 2 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001143 |
Free |
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,866 (78.4%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,063 (53.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,926 (93.4%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 200 (10.4%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 56% |
| Average Award | $9,585 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,804 (93.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,287 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,320 (68.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,106 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 77 (4.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 707 (14.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,303 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 12,054 (62.6%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 8,043 (66.7%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 7,597 (94.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 630 (8.3%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 57% |
| Average Award | $10,141 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 7,065 (93.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,524 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 5,066 (66.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,827 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 212 (2.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 2,447 (12.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,890 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
40% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$22,413 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Alternative loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants, California Dream Grants |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Community Service, Leadership, Rodeo |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
Not reported |