California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Cost of Attendance :
$39,537

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Tuition & Fees :
$15,039
Room & Board :
$19,443
Books & Supplies :
$1,119
Other Expenses :
$3,936
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Email
financialaid@calpoly.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
November 30
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 001143 Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
3,956 (75.3%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,830 (46.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,761 (96.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
534 (30.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
81%
Average Award
$18,400
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,656 (94.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,321
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,077 (61.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,945
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 380 (21.6%) of aid recipients
368 (7.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,746
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
12,217 (59.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
7,566 (61.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
7,282 (96.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,681 (23.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
74%
Average Award
$17,374
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,794 (93.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,611
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,879 (53.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,387
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,084 (14.9%) of aid recipients
2,181(10.6%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $2,410
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
31%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$21,999
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Alternative Loans; California Dream Loan
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Federal TEACH Grant; California Dream Grants
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
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
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Leadership
Rodeo
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Local/State Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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