California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1111
Website: www.calpoly.edu
Location: Far West
Calendar: Quarter

Get a snapshot of California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.

Mission Statement

As a predominantly undergraduate, comprehensive, polytechnic university serving California, the mission of Cal Poly is to discover, integrate, articulate, and apply knowledge. This it does by emphasizing teaching; engaging in research; participating in the various communities, local, state, national, and international, with which it pursues common interests; and where appropriate, providing students with the unique experience of direct involvement with the actual challenges of their disciplines in the United States and abroad. Cal Poly is dedicated to complete respect for human rights and the development of the full potential of each of its individual members. Cal Poly is committed to providing an environment where all share in the common responsibility to safeguard each other's rights, encourage a mutual concern for individual growth and appreciate the benefits of a diverse campus community.

School Characteristics

Student Population
17,582
Students
Public University
Public
Student Population
$3,974 per year


Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: 3.7
Average ACT: Not Available
Average SAT: 1195

School Profile

Total Enrollment: 17,582
Retention Rate: 90%
Graduation Rate: 69%

School Accreditation

National: Yes
Regional: Western Assoc. of Schools and Colleges, Comm. for Sr. Coll & Univ
Federal: Yes

Male / Female Enrollment

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Total Enrollment

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