2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
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2023 Best Graduate Schools - California

California Polytechnic State University

San Luis Obispo, California

California Polytechnic State University is a public college located in San Luis Obispo, California, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Cal Poly is $7,176. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $16,680. The college offers Master’s degrees in 50 different degree areas, with 2 Master’s degrees offered online. Cal Poly enrolls 1,103 graduate students, with 26% part-time students, 5% online students, and 30% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: calpoly.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Graduate students
816 full-time
287 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:60
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:336
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:3
  • Online students
    5%
  • Male/Female
    50% / 50%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,176
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$16,680
  • Application fee:$70
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$4,453
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$4,453
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$264
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
520 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
5 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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