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Former name | California Polytechnic School (1901–1947), California Polytechnic State College--San Luis Obispo (1947–1972) |
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| Motto | Discere Faciendo (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Learn by Doing" |
| Type | Public polytechnic university |
| Established | March 8, 1901 |
Parent institution | California State University |
| Accreditation | WSCUC |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $285.3 million (2022-23)[1] |
| President | Jeffrey Armstrong |
| Provost | Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore[2] |
Academic staff | 1,469 (fall 2023)[3] |
Administrative staff | 1,630 (fall 2023)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 21,497 (fall 2023)[4] |
| Postgraduates | 782 (fall 2023)[4] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Small suburb[6], 9,678 acres (3,917 ha) total; 1,321 acres (535 ha) main campus; 155 acres (63 ha) campus core[5] |
| Newspapers | Mustang News, Cal Poly News |
| Colors | Green and Gold[7] |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
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| Website | www |
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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)[8] is a public university in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Founded in 1901, It is the oldest of three polytechnic universities within the California State University system.[9] Cal Poly emphasizes a “learn by doing” philosophy, integrating hands-on, practical experiences into its curriculum.[10] As of Fall 2022, Cal Poly had approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students.[11] Cal Poly is well-regarded for its undergraduate programs, having been ranked 1st among Regional Universities in the Western US in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings.[12] The university is home to several nationally recognized programs, particularly in engineering, architecture, and business, with the College of Engineering and the Orfalea College of Business standing out for their academic excellence and industry connections.[12][13] Most of the university's athletic teams participate in the Big West Conference.
- ^ As of June 30, 2023. "U.S. and Canadian 2023 NCSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2023 Endowment Market Value, Change in Market Value from FY22 to FY23, and FY23 Endowment Market Values Per Full-time Equivalent Student". National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). February 15, 2024. Archived from the original (XLS) on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Office of the Provost". California Polytechnic State University. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "Employee Data". Cal Poly Office of Institutional Research.
- ^ a b "Enrollment Data". Cal Poly Office of Institutional Research.
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- ^ "Colors". Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo". The California State University. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ "The Cal Poly Name | University Communications and Marketing". ucm.calpoly.edu. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "Learn By Doing | Cal Poly". www.calpoly.edu. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "#2020 Employee Profile Trends". Institutional Research. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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