Cal Poly 2027 College Confidential (2024)

1. Cal Poly SLO Fall 2023 Admissions - Class of 2027

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  • I do not know the logic behind their decisions but for many of the Cal States, this is a common pattern. SLO seems to be pretty consistent with the wave of admits, followed by a wave of waitlists and then a wave of denials. As I stated earlier in this post, as the # of applications have increased, the timeline has been pushed into March. My son’s applied 2013/2014. Older son heard about his admit February 14th and at that time they offered ED along with RD. They did OOS/International student...

Cal Poly SLO Fall 2023 Admissions - Class of 2027

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  • Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Thread, Replies, Views, Activity. Cal Poly SLO Class of 2028 Freshman Waitlist Discussion.

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3. Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion

  • Mar 9, 2023 · College Confidential Forums · Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion · Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

  • I am starting this discussion in anticipation of SLO Decisions posting within the next few weeks. Below are several years of Waitlist data. Best of luck to all. 2022: Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list: 10233 Number of wait-listed students admitted: 345 2021: Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list: 9829 Number accepting a place on the waiting list: Number of wait-listed students admitted: 978 2020: Number of qualified applicants offe...

Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion

4. Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion - Page 2

  • Mar 9, 2023 · Hi there, My son is waitlisted and wasn't offered a way to accept it, just decline it. CP has been his first choice college since the 8th grade ...

  • Ok - thank you. Very good to know. I guess he read it too quickly. (I’m sure he was anxious at the time.)

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7. Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion - Page 5

  • Mar 9, 2023 · College Confidential Forums · Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion · Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

  • Yes I have a couple friends on campus attending right now who are on the Wait List but are 100% registered through the Cal Poly site with their Cal Poly IDs and have been welcomed to every event today no problem. I feel like this is definitely on the school’s end and may be intentional or may be a glitch but as you said it for sure made them feel as if they were more likely to get in.

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8. Academic Profiles | Cal Poly

  • First-Year Profile by Academic College · Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences · Architecture & Environmental Design · College of Engineering · Liberal Arts.

  • First-Year Student profile Admission to Cal Poly is competitive. We look for students who have strong academic records and are active in and out of the classroom.  The GPA and test score ranges below represent the middle 50% of first-year students admitted for fall 2019.  First-Year Selection Criteria GPA: 3.63 – 4.18 ACT Total: 24 – 32 SAT Total: 1160 – 1410 Admit Rate 28% First-Year Profile by Academic College  College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences GPA: 3.47 – 4.08 ACT Total: 22 – 29 SAT Total: 1080 – 1300 Admit Rate: 48% College of Architecture & Environmental Design GPA: 3.5 – 4.1 ACT Total: 22 – 31 SAT Total: 1100 – 1350 Admit Rate: 35% College of Engineering GPA: 3.71 – 4.23 ACT Total: 25 – 33 SAT Total: 1220 – 1460 Admit Rate: 22%...

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9. Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion - Page 12

  • Mar 9, 2023 · College Confidential Forums · Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2027 Waitlist Discussion · Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

  • Is today the day SLO finally sends out the mass rejections for those on waitlist???

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11. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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13. Cal Poly SLO Class of 2028 Freshman Discussion Thread

  • Oct 11, 2023 · College Confidential Forums · Cal Poly SLO Class of 2028 ... Cal Poly SLO Fall 2023 Admissions - Class of 2027 · Cal Poly SLO Class ...

  • Starting this class discussion if any applicants have specific questions about Cal Poly SLO and their application process. Here are some links about SLO’s selection criteria and application resources: https://www.calpoly.edu/admissions/first-year-student/selection-criteria Also note that Cal Poly is introducing a new year round program. Once you have received your decision, please post your results using the template posted below: Decision: Accepted/Waitlisted/Denied Major: SLO GPA (...

Cal Poly SLO Class of 2028 Freshman Discussion Thread

14. Cal Poly Pomona Official Thread Class of 2027 - Page 14

  • Jan 30, 2023 · College Confidential Forums · Cal Poly Pomona Official Thread Class of 2027 · Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly Pomona · hollybirdshop ...

  • I’m happy to say that my son SIR’d to CPP for CE (Environmental focus) yesterday. We visited the campus and both really liked it. Lots of open lawn spaces with trees, lawn chairs for hanging out in, new dorms, dining hall and Rec center, a pool for cooling off (separate from the lap pool), beautiful views of the mountains which are snowy right now, and so on. It’s right next to the freeway but on most of the campus we couldn’t hear it at all. The biggest downside we heard over and over is that ...

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15. Cal Poly Pomona Official Thread Class of 2027 - Page 6

  • Jan 30, 2023 · How are the bio teachers particularly in the pre-med courses? Are they good? Also, how hard is it to maintain a high GPA that med school ...

  • Only the first batch was released early Feb

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16. Cal Poly Pomona Official Thread Class of 2027 - Page 5

  • Jan 30, 2023 · College Confidential Forums · Cal Poly Pomona Official Thread Class of 2027 · Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly Pomona · Gumbymom February ...

  • Beginning Drawing sounds like it would fit the VPA category definition. I would definitely appeal and attach a course description/syllabus with the appeal letter if you do decide to proceed. This is from the CSU counselor resources documents in regards to Dual Enrollment and CC classes. Area F: Visual and Performing Arts Earn a C- or better in a college-level course that falls into General Education Area C1 per ASSIST. Sounds like CPP counselor does not know what they are talking about.

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Cal Poly 2027 College Confidential (2024)

FAQs

What is the hardest Cal Poly to get into? ›

What are the hardest majors to get into at Cal Poly?
  • Marine sciences: 3.2%
  • Software engineering: 3.3%
  • Biological sciences: 3.3%
  • Aerospace engineering: 3.7%
  • Kinesiology: 3.8%
  • Biochemistry: 4.5%
  • Microbiology: 4.6%
  • Political science: 4.7%
May 7, 2024

What is the lowest GPA to get into Cal Poly? ›

If you earned a 4.0 (or better) weighted GPA in high school, you are a viable candidate for any program within Cal Poly –San Luis Obispo.

Is Cal Poly respected? ›

Cal Poly was among seven top California schools — and the only California State University campus — to receive 5-star recognition.

Is Cal Poly worth the money? ›

More than 90% of Cal Poly graduates are working full time or in graduate schools within a year. Students go on to earn median salaries of just over $85,000 in their early careers, a premium over similar schools, according to Money's analysis.

Is Cal Poly SLO or SDSU harder to get into? ›

CSU Acceptance Rates
SchoolAcceptance RateMiddle 50% ACT
San Diego State University38%23-29
San Francisco State University93%N/A
San José State University84%20-31
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo33%28-33
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Mar 21, 2023

Which major is easiest to get into Cal Poly? ›

Here's a look at the 10 least competitive majors for freshman applicants:
  • Recreation, parks and tourism administration: 365 applicants, 82 spaces available — 22.5%
  • Liberal studies: 493 applicants, 108 spaces available — 21.9%
  • Industrial engineering: 299 applicants, 65 spaces available — 21.7%
May 10, 2024

Is it harder to get into UCLA or Cal Poly? ›

Is UCLA or California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then UCLA is more difficult to get into.

Why is Cal Poly so hard to get into? ›

Because we are an impacted campus, our selection processes uses an objective, comprehensive review process that extends beyond the basic eligibility index utilized by the California State University. This means that many CSU-eligible students are unable to be offered admission.

What are the least popular majors at Cal Poly SLO? ›

At Cal Poly SLO, liberal arts and humanities majors generally have less competition compared to engineering, architecture, and certain disciplines in the sciences. Examples of less impacted majors include English, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.

What is the controversy with Cal Poly? ›

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is facing backlash over the hiring of former Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro for a faculty role. Castro resigned the chancellorship in February in the wake of a scandal over how he handled sexual harassment allegations against a top administrator.

Is UCSB or Cal Poly SLO better? ›

In summary, if you prioritize a hands-on, immediately employable education and strong industry connections, Cal Poly SLO is a better choice. If you're interested in a research-oriented education with a more laid-back environment and a wider variety of campus life experiences, UC Santa Barbara might be a better fit.

What major is Cal Poly known for? ›

Undergraduate students can choose from almost 70 majors, with Cal Poly's highly ranked engineering programs as the most popular choice. There are more than 80 state-of-the-art laboratories and 50 clubs dedicated specifically to the Cal Poly College of Engineering.

Why is Cal Poly so popular? ›

Highly Ranked Highly Recruited

Rankings reveal what recruiters already know: Cal Poly students and graduates are among the very finest in higher ed. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report named us both the most innovative school in the west and the top public school in the west.

What are the cons of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo? ›

Cons
  • Student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1, which is six students higher than the national average.
  • Acceptance rate is 33%, which is 32.5 percentage points lower than the national average.
  • Total cost for in-state students is $6,342 higher than the national average.

Why is Cal Poly SLO so expensive? ›

Cal Poly is more expensive than many schools in the University of California system because UC's provide more financial aid. Part of the goal of this plan is to offset some of those costs making Cal Poly a more accessible choice for low and middle-income California students.

What is the best Cal Poly school? ›

It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,963 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 9,178 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #1.

What was the most competitive major at Cal Poly? ›

Here's a look at the top 10 most competitive majors for freshman applicants: Psychology: 3,657 applicants, 73 spaces available — 2% Computer science: 6,304 applicants, 202 spaces available — 3.2% Marine sciences: 746 applicants, 24 spaces available — 3.2%

What is the hardest CSU to get into in California? ›

1) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo had an admit rate of 30 percent for the Fall 2022 semester.

Is Cal Poly Pomona hard to get into? ›

The acceptance rate at Cal Poly Pomona is 55.2%.

This means the school is somewhat selective.

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