California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
22,000
Total Number of Undergrads
21,026
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
14%
20-39 Students
57%
40-99 Students
23%
100+ Students
4%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
83%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
59%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
53%
46%
Ethnicity

African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
White
68%
Hispanic
13%
Multi-Racial
2%
Unknown
4%

What Students Are Saying

For majors like engineering, the academics are really tough, and a degree in engineering from Cal Poly is really valued in industry. Other majors, however, are much easier and require much less work.
Zoe from Santa Barbara, CA
Professors are knowledgeable and labs support what is being taught in the classroom.
Alyssa from Huntington Park, CA