San Luis Obispo, CA Colleges
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San Luis Obispo ( /sæn ˈluːɪs ɵˈbɪspoʊ/; Spanish for St. Louis, the Bishop) is a city in California, located roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junípero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California's oldest communities. The city, referred to locally as San Luis or SLO, is the county seat of San Luis Obispo County and is adjacent to California Polytechnic State University. It has been referred to as "the happiest city in America" by Oprah Winfrey and the National Geographic book Thrive by Dan Buettner. The population was 45,119 at the 2010 census.
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Schools in and around San Luis Obispo, CA
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Cuesta College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 12,110 students; $4,400 average out-state tuition; $820 average in-state tuition |
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Four or more years; Public; 19,341 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Allan Hancock College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 11,882 students; $6,042 average out-state tuition; $722 average in-state tuition |
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Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 228 students |
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West Hills College Coalinga
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 3,025 students; $4,827 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Taft College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 10,093 students; $5,490 average out-state tuition; $780 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Four or more years; Public; 22,785 students; $32,281 average out-state tuition; $9,402 average in-state tuition |
San Luis Obispo, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in San Luis Obispo
- Business Administration and Management
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Agricultural Business Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Psychology
- Biology
- Animal Sciences
- Dietetics/Dietitians
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Space Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- Social Science
- Education
- Graphic Communications
- Construction Engineering
- Political Science and Government
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
