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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Other Incoming Students?

Use the admissions stats from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo's recent freshman class to see how you compare.

Below You'll Find:

  • What Admissions Stats Mean for You
  • Selectivity of California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
  • Average SAT & ACT Scores
  • Helpful Resources

How are California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo's Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college's acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

Low acceptance rates and high selectivity means it could be difficult to be accepted at that college.

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Selectivity (Fall 2019 ): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

SelectivityMore Selective
Acceptance Rate28.4%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2019 )

Applicant Total54,072
Accepted15,366
Enrolled4,613

Additional Questions to Ask

  • A college's selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

What's the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Average SAT Scores: Are Yours in the Green or Better?

These ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of those accepted. 78.0% of accepted freshmen submitted SAT scores.

Old SAT Math  (620 to 740 )
200
800
Old SAT Critical Reading  (620 to 700 )
200
800
Old SAT Combined Math and Reading  (1240 to 1440 )
400
1600

NEW (2016) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Average SAT Scores

New SAT Combined Math and Reading  (1310 to 1480 )
400
1600

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Average ACT Scores: Are You in the Green or Better?

These ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of those accepted. 48.0% of accepted freshmen submitted ACT scores.

ACT Math  (26 to 32 )
0
36
ACT English  (26 to 34 )
0
36
Composite ACT  (26 to 32 )
0
36
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