Jessa Rosenthal is a journalism sophomore and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. I took the ACT three times, the SAT once and had months of tutoring to prepare myself for…
Number of applicants decline for second straight year at Cal Poly
For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52,411 first-time freshmen and 10,758 transfer students applied, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier.
Less students enrolled with high-performing class of 2023
The class of 2023 is already breaking records with an average high school GPA of 4.09, SAT of 1402, and ACT of 31, and acceptance rate of 28 percent. The preliminary data given to Mustang News by Cal Poly’s Office…
As Cal Poly begins releasing admissions decisions, preliminary average GPA at 4.10
Cal Poly received 65,156 undergraduate applications for the 2019-20 academic year, 351 application less than this year.
Cal Poly ranks 26 in most money made from declined applications nationwide in 2016-17
Cal Poly has been ranked No. 26 in the nation for making the most money off of declined applications in the 2016-17 year, according to a recent study by LendEDU. During the 2016-17 year, Cal Poly had a total of…
Class and office space stagnated as Cal Poly gained more students and faculty
Cal Poly has not expanded its lecture space since 2012, but the total student population has increased almost 20 percent.
Income diversity and costs: Updates to the Opportunity Grant and the data behind it
Cal Poly has the lowest proportion of low-income students in the CSU, but the highest out-of-state cost of attendance.
Blackface backlash: How Cal Poly’s reputation has been impacted by racist incidents
The recent blackface incident has drawn national and international attention and affected Cal Poly’s image and reputation.
Incoming students can now apply to multiple CSUs with one application
The next application submission period for Fall 2018 will open on Oct. 1 through Cal State Apply.
Income diversity at Cal Poly among lowest in California
Cal Poly received comparatively poor scores in economic diversity, low income accessibility and upward mobility.
Cal Poly to suspend early decision option for applicants
The change was made to better cater to lower-income students, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier.