| Cal Poly vs. UCLA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 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 Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,075 California Residents $30,995 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,747 California Residents $44,524 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,509 California Residents $22,013 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,883 California Residents $28,985 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,322 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier30.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter8.57% |
| Lower28.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable50.31% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller22,000 | Total Enrollment | Larger46,430 |
| Smaller21,026 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,423 |
| Smaller974 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,007 |
| Smaller151 | Online Student Population | Larger607 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher3% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) |
| ✔ (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 | 5,267 |
| Lower$103,248 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$188,356 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.