| Cal Poly vs. UCSD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,788 California Residents $47,676 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,097 California Residents $30,199 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,975 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,788 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier31.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter26.71% |
| Favorable24.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.41% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller23,069 | Total Enrollment | Larger44,256 |
| Smaller22,033 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,955 |
| Smaller1,036 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,301 |
| Smaller127 | Online Student Population | Larger236 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduate Rate | 86% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher4% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 1,348 | Number of faculty | 3,651 |
| Lower$113,970 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$172,028 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.