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Best Western Somerset Inn

The Best Western Somerset Inn is located conveniently to highways 101 and 1, Cal Poly, the old mission, and...
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Days Inn San Luis Obispo

The Days Inn San Luis Obispo is just one mile from the shops and weekly market of Higara, as well as Apple...
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Ramada Inn Olive Tree

The Ramada Inn Olive Tree is situated minutes from area beaches and four blocks from historic downtown San...
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Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo, Ca

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel is the area's closest hotel to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). It is located approximately one mile from...

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Apple Farm

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Best Western Royal Oak Hotel

Overlooking beautiful mountains and fields near Highway 101, the Best Western Royal Oak Hotel is conveniently located a mile from downtown San Luis Obispo...

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About California Polytechnic State University

About California Polytechnic State University

The university was established in 1901, by the help of Governor Henry T. Gage, who signed the California Polytechnic School Bill. The first class was held in 1903, on September 30, with only 20 students.


After having its name changed several times during the years, the current name was settled in 1971, being given by the state legislature.


Female students were banned from studying at the university between 1930 and 1956.


After the World War I, the university grew, and it has today an enrollment of 19,777 students, offering various degrees, including master’s, bachelor’s and doctorate degrees.


There are six colleges available, including College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; College of Architecture and Environmental Design and Orfalea College of Business.


California Polytechnic State University was highly ranked by famous magazines such as U.S. News & World Report's and Forbes Magazine.


Numerous famous athletes studied at California Polytechnic State University, including:

▪ Ramses Barden - class of 2009 – New York Giants

▪ Jordan Beck, LB - class of 2005 - Denver Broncos

▪ Kevin Correia, pitcher - class of 2002 - San Diego Padres

▪ John Madden, head coach – class of 1959 - Oakland Raiders - NFL Hall of Fame

▪ Ted Tollner, QB – class of 1962 - Oakland Raiders