California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. It is part of the California State University (CSU) system. Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is a comprehensive polytechnic university that offers over 150 majors and 50 minors at the undergraduate level and over 20 graduate degrees. It uses a learn-by-doing approach which integrates theory and practice in all of its academic programs. Cal Poly has a positive and vibrant campus culture due to its diverse and welcoming student body, vibrant Greek life, and sports teams. The university is known for its strong engineering and agriculture programs, as well as its passions for sustainability and supporting the local community. With its central location, the university provides its students with easy access to both outdoor activities and the amenities of nearby cities such as San Francisco. Cal Poly is committed to providing students with a comprehensive and innovative education.
- Address: 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 00009-3407
- Phone: (805) 756-1111
- Website: calpoly.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 22,440
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 21 to 1
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Application Fee: $70
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $10,071 |
| Books and Supplies | $888 |
| Room & Board | $15,694 |
| Other | $2,190 |
| Total Cost | $28,843 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- SAT Range: 1220 – 1410
- ACT Range: 26 – 32
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Computer Science
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 94%
- Part-time: 6%
Student Gender
- Male: 51%
- Female: 49%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 13%
- Black or African American: 1%
- Hispanic / Latino: 18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 54%
- Two or More Races: 8%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 77%
- Out-of-State: 23%
- Unknown: 0%