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$13,596
per year
In-State Tuition
30%
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
Cal Poly SLO is California's premier learn-by-doing polytechnic university, consistently ranked the best value among public colleges. Top programs in engineering, architecture, agriculture, and business.
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,532 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,251 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$12,690 saved
33 of 38 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $30,515potential savings
Agriculture & Environment
Engineering
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Sports
7
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,529
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$90,768
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 4-5-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $302 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,532
8 exams
24 credits
Save $7,251
14 exams
42 credits
Save $12,690
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,532 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,251 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$12,690 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Qtr Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo County
Control
Public
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