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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) - San Luis Obispo
#40 in Top Public Universities in America
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  • 4 Year
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 3,694 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 149 responses
    • Academically and socially balanced
      54%
    • Active
      29%
    • Busy
      12%
    • Similar
      3%
    • Focused and determined
      2%
    • Outgoing
      1%
    Female Undergrads
    49%
    Male Undergrads
    51%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      83%
    • Out-of-State
      16%
    • International
      1%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      43%
    • 20-21
      40%
    • 22-24
      13%
    • Over 25
      3%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      18%
    • $30k-$48k
      12%
    • $49k-$75k
      16%
    • $76k-$110k
      15%
    • $110k+
      39%

    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
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      1%
    • Asian
      13%
    • Hispanic
      17%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      2%
    • Multiracial
      8%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      5%
    • White
      55%
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    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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