ROTC at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · public
Yes — California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedArmy ROTC at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo trains cadets for the U.S. Army in California.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 25 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men84%
- White82%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women22%
- Men78%
- White73%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $13,596 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,665 |
| Average net price | $16,665 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo has 21,996 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo: FAQ
Does California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo have ROTC?
Yes — California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Mustang Battalion).
Is ROTC at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
calpoly.edu
- Admissions
calpoly.edu
- Apply
www2.calstate.edu
- Financial aid
calpoly.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
IPEDS UNITID: 110422
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