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 1903 as a state technical high school, and over the years evolved into a full-service university offering BA, BS, and Masters degrees in several fields with 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 around 1950 on 812 acres (3 km?) of land donated by W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The two campuses separated into independent entities in 1966.
The two universities cooperate every year on a Rose Parade float.
Famous graduates of Cal Poly include John Madden and Weird Al Yankovic. |
