Future Cal Poly applicants may no longer be required to take the SAT or ACT for admission — depending on a vote from the California State University later this year. The CSU Board of Trustees announced in a Jan. 26 meeting that they will vote in March on whether to discontinue the standardized testing requirement […]
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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 of Institutional Research, which could change before being finalized in November, brings the university’s total […]
Breaking barriers: Construction management sees increase in freshman female classes
For years, only 10 to 15 percent of the seats in incoming freshmen Cal Poly classes in construction management were filled by women. The numbers over the past two years have increased to 25 percent.
Newsom’s budget proposal increases CSU funding, tuition will likely remain same
“It’s refreshing and exciting to see that Governor Newsom has dedicated much-needed funds to the community college, UC, and CSU systems – funds that will go towards further improving resources and accessibility for our students as they move towards obtaining their degrees,” ASI President Jasmin Fashami wrote to Mustang News.
Cal Poly experiences another highly competitive enrollment year
Cal Poly turned away 10,600 qualified students with a high school GPA of 4.0 or higher.
2017 freshman class has more students than expected
Cal Poly will admit 1,000 fewer students next year, Armstrong said.
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.
30-Minute Update: Memorial held for student who died in car crash, Cru reaffiliated
Mustang News anchors Avrah Baum and Daniel Park update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
Armstrong announces plan to curb enrollment growth
In the short term, there isn’t enough space to accommodate a significantly larger student population, according to Armstrong.
Mustang Minute: Students fill advising centers to prepare for registration
Ashley DeVriend Mustang News reporter Ashley DeVriend takes a look at how students are handling the registration rush.
Budget cuts cause enrollment cuts
Cal Poly, along with the rest of the colleges in the California State University system, was told by the chancellor’s office to cut student numbers this year in order to save money. The decision put Cal Poly on track to meet the required enrollment target set by the chancellor’s office of 15,702 full time equivalent students.