California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

About California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The City and Regional Planning Department (CRP) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo promotes sustainable and diverse communities within cultural and human systems. We provide an interdisciplinary professional planning education based on a learn-by-doing approach, community outreach, and applied research to help communities aspire for better, livable places. The program prepares students for professional careers in the design of human settlements in harmony with the natural environment and the needs of society.

Points of Distinction

The strength of the Cal Poly City & Regional Planning department is its focus on community-based studios that provide students a “real world” planning experience and an opportunity to make a difference in California communities. CRP partners with communities to develop and deliver consultant-quality plans and designs. This planning and design work usually includes meeting with local government staff, conducting workshops with the public, presenting to elected officials, and gathering and analyzing community data. Recent community partners include: City of Morro Bay, City of Monterey, City of San Diego, and City of Desert Hot Springs.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of City and Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Year this program started	1972
In-state tuition per year	13638
Out-of-state tuition per year	19974
Application deadline	May 1
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	March 2
Students in program	23
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	11.26

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	BS in City and Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	For the purposes of your application, we'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA. That number is calculated from college-prep coursework as designated on your application. Weight is granted for courses designated as “honors,” “college-level,” “advanced placement” or “international baccalaureate” for up to eight semesters.
In-state tuition per year	12204
Out-of-state tuition per year	32388
Application deadline	November 30
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	March 2
Students in program	143
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	16.55