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General Information About California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Cal Poly fosters teaching, scholarship, and service in a learn-by-doing environment in which students, staff, and faculty are partners in discovery. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly promotes the application of theory to practice. As a comprehensive institution, Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences, and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences. As an academic community, Cal Poly values free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 33,270 Percent Admitted 33% Men Admitted 33% Women Admitted 34% Full Time Retention Rate 91% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 520 620 Math 560 670 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 23 28 English 22 28 Math 24 29
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Student Demographics Total Enrolled 20,553 Native American 169.0 Asian 2,219.0 African American 221.0 Hispanic 2,297.0 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 16,745 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 727
