California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) - San Luis Obispo
- 4 Year
- SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) - San Luis Obispo
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 3,950 reviews
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
$1,524Non-traditional Learning
- Evening Degree ProgramsNo
- Teacher CertificationYes
- Study AbroadYes
About the Classes
Most Popular Majors
- Business766 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering293 Graduates
- Biology204 Graduates
- Animal Sciences and Husbandry187 Graduates
- Computer Science178 Graduates
- Civil Engineering172 Graduates
- Psychology155 Graduates
- Architecture154 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities143 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering141 Graduates
97%
of students say they attend class. 148 responsesCal 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 responsesGet Recruited
What Students Say About Professors
Poll
90%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 255 responsesPoll
84%
of students say professors care about their students' success. 255 responsesPoll
80%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 254 responsesPoll
87%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 254 responses