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
22,231
Total Number of Undergrads
21,128
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
21:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
14%
20-39 Students
57%
40-99 Students
23%
100+ Students
4%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
82%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
59%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
52%
47%
Ethnicity

African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
White
70%
Hispanic
11%
Multi-Racial
1%
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