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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University-san Luis Obispo Mustangs
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

One Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Map of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo


Cal Poly at a Glance

Cal Poly is a large, primarily nonresidential public college located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, California. Currently, there are roughly 20,553 students enrolled, 56% of which are male and 44% female. Athletically, Cal Poly is an NCAA I school and is part of the Big West Conference.

General Information

Student Count:20,553
Gender Ratio:56% Male, 44% Female
Academic Calendar:Quarter
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small Suburb
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$6,498
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$11,160
Yearly Room:$5,383
Yearly Board:$4,240
In-state Cost (On Campus):$21,249
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$32,409

Contact Info

General Phone:(805) 756-1111
Athletic Phone:(805) 756-2923

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:6,493 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:12
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Cal Poly Admissions & Academics

On average, Cal Poly has around 33,270 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Recommended
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Not required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:N/A
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:33,270
Male Applicants:17,461
Female Applicants:15,809
% Male Applicants:52%
% Female Applicants:48%
Total Admitted:11,091
Admitted Males:5,682
Admitted Females:5,409
% Admitted Males:51%
% Admitted Females:49%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:3,249
Percent Who Submit SAT:95%
ACT Scores Submitted:2,135
Percent Who Submit ACT:50%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:530
25th% Math:570
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:630
75th% Math:680
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:23
25th% Math:25
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:24
75th% Reading:29
75th% Math:30
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:29

Cal Poly Athletics
"Home of the Mustangs"

General Mustangs Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Big West Conference
Team Colors:Green and Gold
Stadium Name:Alex G Spanos Stadium
Stadium Capacity:11,000
Gym Name:Mott Gym
Gym Capacity:3,032

Mustangs Contact Info

Phone:(805) 756-1111
Athletic Phone:(805) 756-2923
Website:http://www.calpoly.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.gopoly.com

Cal Poly Campus & Student Body

Cal Poly offers a total of 64 different majors and 2 degree award levels: Bachelor's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:9.8%
Non-resident:1.3%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army
Distance Learning Program:No
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
AgricultureYesYes
ArchitectureYesYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Communication TechnologiesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYes
HistoryYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Natural ResourcesYesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYes
Social ScienceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes

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