california polytechnic state university, san luis obispo
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Shane Willingham. Cal Poly SLO is a public school that was founded in 1901 . Starting as a small high school in the early 1900’s, Cal Poly has grown to become one of the country’s leading undergraduate university in the West. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Shane Willingham
Location & History• Cal Poly SLO is a public school that was founded in 1901.
• Starting as a small high school in the early 1900’s, Cal Poly has grown to become one of the country’s leading undergraduate university in the West.
• Cal Poly SLO is located in San Luis Obispo, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, in a suburban setting.
• The campus is located on 9,678acres of land.
• The total undergraduate enrollment is 18,739.
• 55% Male, 45% Female
Academic Structure
• Terms: Four 11-week quarters per year (Quarter System)• Student to Faculty Ratio 19:1
Popular Majors• Engineering• Business• Agriculture• Social Sciences
Admissions InformationAverage Admission Scores• GPA: 3.87• SAT: 1800• ACT: 27
Required Documentation & Info• Essay: No• Letters of Rec: No• List of Activities: No• Courses and Grades: Yes• Test Scores: Yes
Due Dates for Applications• October 1 – November 30• $55 Application Fee
Costs• Tuition: $8,919• Books&Supplies: $1,776• Room&Board: $11,448• Trans.: $1,176• Misc.: $1,365• Total: $24,804
Campus Environment & ActivitiesMen’s NCAA D-1• Baseball• Basketball• Cross Country• Football• Golf• Soccer• Swimming• Tennis• Track & Field• Wrestling
Women’s NCAA D-1• Basketball• Cross Country• Golf• Indoor Track• Beach Volleyball• Soccer• Softball• Swimming• Tennis• Track & FieldN
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Campus Environment & ActivitiesMen’s • Lacrosse• Soccer• Frisbee• Volleyball• Water Polo
Both• Badminton• Fencing• Surf• Bowling• Triathlon• Rugby• Sailing• Water Ski• Roller Hockey
Women’s • Lacrosse• Soccer• Frisbee• Volleyball• Water Polo
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Campus Environment & Activities
• 25 Greek chapters
• About 3,000 students participate in Greek activity each year.
•16% of the total student population participates.
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in 9 or more units may apply for on-campus housing
• Freshman are not guaranteed on-campus housing
• Halls and apartments are available
Campus Environment & Activities
Campus Size
9678acres
Undergrads Living on Campus
38%Number of Clubs
400
Other Attractions• Poly Canyon
• Recreation Center• Mustang Stadium
• Cal Poly U Pick Farm
Other FactsGuiding Philosophy: • Learn by doing
Geographic Origin of Freshman:• 29% San Francisco Bay Area• 23% Los Angeles Area• 9% San Diego Area• 39% Other
School Colors• Green and Gold
Demographics
WhiteHispanicAsianOther
Photos: Campus
Photos: Residence Halls
Photos: Performing Arts Center
Photos: Mustang Stadium