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California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    85%
  • Majors Available
    74
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Retention Rate
    94%

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

  • Accelerated Study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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