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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) - San Luis Obispo
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  • 4 Year
  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

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

Cal Poly Academic Statistics

Academics
grade A minus
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
85%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
95%
Part-Time Retention Rate
83%
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Research Funding per Student
$231
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    15%
  • 20-39
    58%
  • 40-99
    22%
  • 100+
    5%
97%
of students say they attend class. 148 responses

Cal Poly Professors

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Female Professors
38%
Male Professors
62%
Average Professor Salary
$139,898
Poll
45%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 148 responses
Full-Time Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    2%
  • Asian American
    9%
  • Hispanic
    4%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    4%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    5%
  • White
    73%

Get Recruited

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
90%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 255 responses
Poll
84%
of students say professors care about their students' success. 255 responses
Poll
80%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 254 responses
Poll
87%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 254 responses

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