California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo Applying

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When applying to California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo, it's important to note the application deadline is November 30, and the early decision deadline is October 31. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due December 1. The application fee at California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo is $55. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 37.4 percent.

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Application deadline November 30
Early decision deadline October 31
Application fee $55
Common Application accepted N/A

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Requirements

Required standardized tests Either SAT or ACT
Admission interview Neither required/recommended
SAT/ACT scores must be received by December 1

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Entering Class Stats

Selectivity more selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate 37.4%
Early decision acceptance rate 22%

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Transfer Students

Accepting applications Fall
Minimum credits to apply N/A
Minimum required college GPA 2.0

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International Students

Application deadline
Fall November 30
Winter June 30
Early decision or early action options available Neither early decision nor early action
Separate application form required N/A
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT Yes
Conditional admission offered N/A
International student contact Judy Mitchell, Assoc. Dir., IEP/International Student Advisor, (805) 756-5837, jumitche@calpoly.edu

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Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Separate application required for admission to program No

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* Applying details based on 2011 data

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