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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) - San Luis Obispo

#7 in Best Value Colleges in California

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4 Year
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Rating 3.75 out of 5 3,872 reviews

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Students at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) - San Luis Obispo

About the Students

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 160 responses

Academically and socially balanced
53%
Active
28%
Busy
13%
Focused and determined
3%
Similar
3%
Outgoing
1%
Stressed
1%

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Female Undergrads

49%

Male Undergrads

51%

In-State
77%
Out-of-State
22%
International
1%
Unknown
0%

Under 18
1%
18-19
42%
20-21
41%
22-24
13%
Over 25
3%

<$30k
20%
$30k-$48k
11%
$49k-$75k
16%
$76k-$110k
13%
$110k+
40%

Ethnic Diversity

Poll

9%

of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 227 responses

Poll

11%

of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 227 responses

African American
1%
Asian
14%
Hispanic
19%
International (Non-Citizen)
2%
Multiracial
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Unknown
3%
White
53%

Politics On Campus

Poll

What political party do you associate yourself with?

Based on 134 responses

Republican
17%
Democratic
43%
Independent
17%
Other party not mentioned
4%
I don't care about politics
19%

Poll

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Based on 225 responses

Progressive/very liberal
1%
Liberal
22%
Moderate
33%
Conservative
16%
Very conservative
2%
Libertarian
1%
Not sure
25%

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