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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoOrfalea College of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Degree awarded by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

MBAOn-campusWeekday classes
Location
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Duration
two years
Teaching language
Not verified
Next verified deadline
February 1, 2027 (Priority)
Official program page Application page

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

The 48-unit curriculum combines core courses in financial and managerial accounting, business analytics, organizational behavior, managerial economics, marketing, finance, supply chain and operations, and strategy with a client project. Electives include data management, negotiation, entrepreneurship, project management and human resources. Courses are offered once per year and all are on campus.

Intakes
August Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
two years Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • San Luis Obispo — San Luis Obispo, California, USA1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
Out-of-state — Out-of-State U.S. ResidentsUSD 35,530
Includes: Tuition and registration fees plus professional fees. Excludes: Books, room and board, laptop computer, other personal expenses, optional activities.
Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per year2026-2027
In-state — California ResidentsUSD 24,226
Includes: Tuition and registration fees plus professional fees. Excludes: Books, room and board, laptop computer, other personal expenses, optional activities.
Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per year2026-2027
International — InternationalUSD 38,003
Includes: Tuition and registration fees, professional fees, international fee and international health insurance. Excludes: Books, room and board, laptop computer, other personal expenses, optional activities.
Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per year2026-2027

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required, open to all undergraduate majors; minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience
Professional experience is strongly preferred; one or more years of full-time work experience should be documented.Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredStatement of purpose, 500-750 words.Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required2 referencesSource: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 70Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
OptionalGRE or GMAT optional; strongly encouraged for applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
OptionalGRE or GMAT optional; strongly encouraged for applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT
One accepted test requiredInternational applicants; TOEFL, IELTS or DuolingoSource: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic
One accepted test requiredInternational applicants; TOEFL, IELTS or DuolingoSource: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duolingo English Test
One accepted test requiredInternational applicants; TOEFL, IELTS or DuolingoSource: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall 2027PriorityFebruary 1, 2027Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027InternationalApril 1, 2027Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026International applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027DomesticApril 1, 2027Source: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026Domestic applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

  • MBA Access Grants

    Basis
    Need-based
    Eligibility
    Need-based aid for new and continuing MBA students; FAFSA required, no additional application
    Application
    Considered with the program application
    Official scholarship pageSource: orfalea.calpoly.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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