What is your college budget? Cal poly SLO offers little to no financial aid to OOS applicants so expect to pay the COA which is currently $50,541.
- He doesn’t want to be too far from a city center, and would prefer closer rather than farther.
Cal Poly SLO is the opposite if he wants to be near a big city. SLO is located on the California Central coast with a small town feel and the closest big city Santa Barbara which is 2 hours away. If he is serious about applying in a few years, make it a point to visit.