Davis Colleges and Universities

Want to go to a true college town in the heart of wine country? San Luis Obispo is a city in central California, located about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. With a modest population of around 40,000 residents, San Luis Obispo is a college town by every definition. Many residents live in San Luis Obispo for its beautiful climate, pleasant scenery, and lively downtown (including lots of bars and restaurants with a student vibe). The city's close relationship with the surrounding rural area allows city-dwellers to purchase locally grown food at the weekly Farmer's Market.

Of the San Luis Obispo colleges and universities, California Polytechnic State University students comprise approximately one-third of the city's population. Cal Poly is a university that specializes in engineering, design, and the sciences. The university continues to grow as it attracts more students to its technology-based programs. San Luis Obispo colleges and universities draw students from all over the world to this small coastal city.




Large Schools


University of California - Davis