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Rankings and Awards

Our focus on Learn by Doing and its ability to produce a high return on investment, has consistently helped us achieve high rankings in influential university ranking publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.

Payscale ranks Cal Poly business majors no. 8 in the nation for annual return on investment.

Surfer Magazine ranks Cal Poly as one of the best universities for students who want to catch some waves while getting a degree.

Cal Poly's student-run radio station tops the list by a website dedicated to helping students make informed college choices.