


California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
24.77
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
20.42
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
21.43
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.23
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
53.53
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
95.23
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
53.53
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
53.53
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
69.23
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
21.43
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
20.42
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
24.77

Why you should attend?
Cal Poly's military-friendly campus offers an enthusiastic and supportive community for all veterans, service members and our large group of military dependent students. The Veterans Success Center is a central hub of information and support. We strive to provide comprehensive assistance to all military-connected students. The dedicated VSC team supports students in accessing their VA education and Cal Vet Fee Waiver Benefits. The center also helps in accessing campus and community resources and provides hands-on leadership opportunities while supporting each student's individual academic and personal growth.
Top Degrees

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.

A program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Includes instruction in site safety, personnel supervision, labor relations, diversity training, construction documentation, scheduling, resource and cost control, bid strategies, rework prevention, construction insurance and bonding, accident management and investigation, applicable law and regulations, and communication skills.

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
Fees | $4,200 | $6,210 |
Room | $8,283 | $8,283 |
Board | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Books | $1,884 | $1,884 |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | $24,109 | $37,999 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $7,176 | $13,512 |
Fees | $4,074 | $4,074 |
Room | $10,098 | $10,098 |
Board | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Books | $1,599 | $1,599 |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
- Customized student orientation program for military students
- Mentoring/on-boarding programs for new military students or veterans
- Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
- In-state tuition without residency requirements for military personnel
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- On-campus living requirement for students at any point in their enrollment
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Study skills workshops
- Financial aid counseling
- Career planning services
- Mental health counseling
- Transition Assistance
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
- Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes