Will you get into California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo admitted student profile

• Acceptance rate: 31%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.

What you need to get into California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Compare your GPA and scores to California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.

Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo a reach, target, or safety for you?

Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with schools in each tier.

Want the full picture? See how to actually get into California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.

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