California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo
Academics Summary
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo has a graduation rate of 85% and offers 74 majors. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
Academics Stats
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
94%
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
AP Credit Policy
AP Exams passed with a score of 3 or higher will earn a total of nine (9) units of credit, except where otherwise noted. Passed exams earn a grade of credit (CR) and are not calculated in the GPA. Credit applied may be dependent on the student's major, catalog and/or score. Courses that fulfill Cal Poly General Education Requirements include the appropriate GE Area notation. Credit extension is reviewed annually and may change if there are changes in the exams and/or Cal Poly curricula. Exam results must be sent to Cal Poly electronically from ETS .
For more information, view the credit policy on the college"s website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, and Master's
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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