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Encyclopedia > California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (also known as Cal Poly) is located in San Luis Obispo, California. The university offers a full spectrum of degrees though it is best known for its technical programs.


The university was founded in 1901 as a state technical high school, and over the years evolved into a full-service university offering BA, BS, and Masters degrees in seven colleges:

  • Agriculture,
  • Architecture & Environmental Design,
  • Business,
  • Education,
  • Engineering,
  • Liberal Arts, and
  • Science & Mathematics.

There are approximately 20,000 students currently in attendance.


The school is officially part of the California State University System. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (aka Cal Poly Pomona) was formed as a satellite campus in 1938 on the former Voorhis School for Boys in San Dimas, California by Charles Voorhis. The two campuses separated into independent entities in 1966.


Since 1949, the two universities have cooperated on a Rose Parade float.


Tuition

As of November, 2004, tuition for the average student is approximately $1300 per quarter.


Notable Alumni

External link

  • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (http://www.calpoly.edu/)
  • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online (http://www.calpolyonline.com) (Independent Site run by a former student)



Big West Conference
 Cal Poly | Cal State Fullerton | Long Beach State | Northridge 
Pacific | UCI | UCR | UCSB
Leaving in July 2005: Idaho | Utah State
Entering in 2006: UC Davis





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California Polytechnic State University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2418 words)
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (or Cal Poly for short) is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California.
The University is one of six polytechnic universities in the United States.
The California Polytechnic School was built in San Luis Obispo and held its first classes on September 30, 1903, offering secondary (high school) courses of study.
CaliforniaColleges.edu - explore colleges - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (324 words)
Cal Poly is located on the northern edge of San Luis Obispo (a lively, beautiful mission city of about 44,174 midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and 10 miles from the ocean).
A comprehensive polytechnic university, offering over 80 undergraduate and graduate majors in 6 colleges including: College of Agriculture, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science and Mathematics, and the University Center for Teacher Education.
While the colleges and universities are able to update the campus tours information at any time and this section, thereby, has the potential to offer the most accurate and up-to-date information available, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.
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