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Can You Afford California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $13,100 & $42,817

Worried about paying the full cost of $42,817 to attend California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in California, the university offers a discount of 58.3% off tuition and fees. Also, 50.8% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $5,867. Students from low-income families receive an average of $15,827 in aid during their first year.

  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of California (no aid)

Tuition and fees$9,943
+ Room and board$14,208
+ Other expenses$4,776
Total cost$28,927
Affordability Score (41 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of California (with average aid)

Total cost$28,927
- Grants and scholarships$5,867
Net price$23,060
Affordability Score (31 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of California

Total cost$28,927
- Grants and scholarships$15,827
Net price$13,100
Affordability Score (64 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$23,833
+ Room and board$14,208
+ Other expenses$4,776
Total cost$42,817
Affordability Score (25 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$42,817
- Grants and scholarships$5,867
Net price$36,950
Affordability Score (8 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$42,817
- Grants and scholarships$15,827
Net price$26,990
Affordability Score (18 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

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Projected Costs Between $58,987 and $253,902 For a Four Year Degree. Between $28,502 and $124,387 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo in 2019 - 2020 was $28,927. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.0% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $30,665 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $33,469, for a bachelor degree candidate ($31,573 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $128,214 over the course of four years ($62,237 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $183,858 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.0%. The expected two-year cost is $90,073.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • California Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of California

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.8%3.0%
Freshman year$14,011$25,337$30,665
Senior year$14,491$26,558$31,573
Total 2-year net price$28,502$51,894$62,237
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$10,858$19,770$23,710
Total monthly payment$328$597$716
Total amount paid$39,360$71,664$85,947
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.8%3.0%
Freshman year$14,011$25,337$30,665
Senior year$15,499$29,180$33,469
Total 4-year net price$58,987$108,912$128,214
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$22,472$41,491$48,845
Total monthly payment$679$1,253$1,475
Total amount paid$81,458$150,403$177,058

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.0%2.0%
Freshman year$28,795$40,714$44,582
Senior year$29,743$42,738$45,491
Total 2-year net price$58,538$83,452$90,073
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$22,301$31,792$34,314
Total monthly payment$674$960$1,037
Total amount paid$80,838$115,244$124,387
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.0%2.0%
Freshman year$28,795$40,714$44,582
Senior year$31,732$47,091$47,366
Total 4-year net price$120,990$175,405$183,858
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$46,093$66,823$70,043
Total monthly payment$1,392$2,019$2,116
Total amount paid$167,083$242,227$253,902

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

Further Questions to Consider

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