Cal Poly vs. UCI |
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in National Universities #99 in World University Rankings #15 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$11,075 California Residents $30,995 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,237 California Residents $45,014 Out-of-State |
cheaper$12,509 California Residents $22,013 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,275 California Residents $29,377 Out-of-State |
Less$7,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,266 |
Admission | ||
Easier30.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter21.15% |
Favorable28.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.47% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller22,000 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,937 |
Smaller21,026 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,662 |
Smaller974 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,275 |
Smaller151 | Online Student Population | Larger2,519 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher6% |
Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,693) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
1,264 | Number of faculties | 2,545 |
Lower$103,248 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$158,235 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.