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San Luis Obispo, California is home to Cal Poly. San Luis Obispo is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cal Poly go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, engineering, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, architecture and planning, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 14% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 680.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cal Poly is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 18,475 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Cal Poly values student athletics, and belongs to the Big West Conference and Other.
More complete details are provided below.
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
General Phone: (805) 756-1111
Admissions Phone: (805) 756-2311
Financial Aid Phone: (805) 756-2927
http://www.calpoly.edu
Cal Poly awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 667 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, architectural engineering, engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 643 | business management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 460 | liberal arts and sciences, English, social services, political science, speech and rhetoric, history, economics, foreign language and literature |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 314 | agricultural management, agriculture, agricultural mechanization, food science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 254 | health and physical education, dietitian, parks and recreation studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 217 | architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning |
| Science | 200 | biology, physics, biochemistry, microbiology, ecology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 182 | computer science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 134 | early childhood education, agricultural teaching, education, industrial arts teaching |
| Animal Science And Care | 123 | animal science, dairy science, poultry science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 111 | psychology |
| Media | 93 | graphic communications, journalism |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 82 | ornamental horticulture, agronomy, horticultural science, soil science, pest management |
| Mathematics | 64 | mathematics, statistics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 39 | forestry, natural resources policy |
| Art Studies | 31 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal Poly in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,374 | 64 |
| Master's degree | 273 | 19 |
In 2005, Cal Poly had a total enrollment of 18,475 students (17,715 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
Cal Poly offers campus housing for 3,633 of its 17,715 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Luis Obispo, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22,553 | 3,242 | 14% | 2,931 | 90% |
| Men | 12,068 | 1,903 | 16% | 1,752 | 92% |
| Women | 10,485 | 1,339 | 13% | 1,179 | 88% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (805) 756-2311
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,245 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,415 |
| Room and board | $ 8,145 |
| Room charge | $ 4,583 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,528 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,880 |
Financial Aid:
Cal Poly participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (805) 756-2927
Cal Poly has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $102,547 | 3 | $105,708 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $83,080 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $96,621 | 4 | $93,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 226 | $84,289 | 44 | $81,312 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $69,416 | 38 | $68,208 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 98 | $58,306 | 47 | $56,767 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 57 | $56,715 | 33 | $55,206 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 460 | $72,782 | 162 | $65,799 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 213 | 91 | 304 |
| Football | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Track | 26 | 18 | 44 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 61 | 58 | 119 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
Poultry Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Microbiology, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal Poly Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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