Cal Poly Pomona - Academics

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Student-Faculty Ratio		27:1
Full-Time Student Population		17,615
Part-Time Student Population		4,689
Full-Time Instructional Faculty		565
Part-Time Instructional Faculty		455
Total FT Faculty		565
Faculty with Terminal Degree		76%
Average Faculty Salary		$84,742
Full-Time Retention Rate		85%
Part-Time Retention Rate		67%
Transfer-Out Rate		34%
Graduation Rate		50%
Programs/Majors Offered		62
Average Course Load		4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling?		Yes
Remedial Services?		Yes
Class Sizes		Fewer than 20 students: 35% 20 to 49 students: 57% 50 or more students: 8%

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Cal Poly works on the quarter system rather than semesters. This means that you are going to learn a lot in only ten weeks! To be considered a full-time student, you must take a minimum of 12 units, which is equivalent to three classes. Definitely only take 12 units when you are first starting out; three classes doesn’t seem like a lot, but it takes some time to adapt.

CPP is very gung-ho about “learning through doing.” If your class doesn’t already have an activity, lab, or studio time attached to it, you will most definitely have a minimum of one group assignment that forces students to work with others and gain experience outside of book learning. Average class sizes at Cal Poly range from 30 to 60 people. Students who want an extra challenge can apply to be a part of the Kelloggs Honor College. Honors classes limit their class size to 20 people and usually contain even more group activities.

Cal Poly offers a wide range of classes at varying times, including online and hybrid classes, which is really helpful for students trying to balance work and other commitments with school. BroncoDirect has helped to make registering much more efficient, and it also allows you to track the progress of your degree online. The teachers at CPP are constantly rotating, so there are always fresh approaches to classes. Overall, Cal Poly has remained strong academically, despite currently weathering the California budget crisis. The only challenge is getting the classes you need or want!

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saislas

'14

Communications

C+

Cutting Classes

My school is still cutting classes every quarter so it gets harder and harder to get classes. This causes me to stay at the school longer, which means I have to pay more fees, that hurts my bank account. I wished they would understand that cutting classes means more and more students go broke.

Feb 09, 2012

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Vinmaster

'13

Computer Science

B

It All Comes Down to Experience

Cal Poly Pomona is known for the impressive Engineering Program, so Computer Science is not the focus here. Majoring in Computer Science is not hard major that you'll have to pull all nighters, but it is not an easy one either. Most of the professors are very helpful and you get to learn a lot. Even though Cal Poly Pomona is not known for its Computer Science department, we have a good club and group of students who are very knowledgeable in this field. What I like about this school is the internship and out side of class work we can do. This hands on experience makes this school stand out more than other. When you graduate, it is not about what degree you are holding, it is about what you are capable of.

Jan 25, 2012

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verdugo11

'12

Business Administration and Management

B+

Lots of Students

There are way to many students here, but most of the teachers do a good job.

Jan 09, 2012

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Instructional Programs		Occupational: No Academic: Yes Continuing Professional: No Recreational/Avocational: No Adult Basic Remedial: No Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: Yes Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements		Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5. For economics, physics, computer science, and some biology majors, a score of 4 or 5 is required.
IB Test Score Requirements		Possible credit for scores of 5 and above. Up to eight credits are allowed to be used for course credit.
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions		College of Agriculture College of Business Administration College of Education and Integrative Studies College of Engineering College of Environmental Design College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences College of Science Collins School of Hospitality Management
Degrees Awarded		Bachelor's degree Master's degree
Most Popular Majors		Business Administration and Management: 12% Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 2% Hospitality Management: 3% Psychology: 2%
Graduation Requirements		Arts/fine arts English (including composition) Foreign languages History Humanities Mathematics Philosophy Sciences (biological or physical) Social science
Special Study Options		Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings		Cooperative education program Cross-registration Double major Dual enrollment English as a Second Language (ESL) Exchange student program (domestic) External degree program Honors program Internships Ocean Studies Institute and Desert Studies Consortium
Best Places to Study		Bronco Student Center study lounge Center Court Empty Classrooms Library

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Online courses are easier to register for because they don't fill up as quickly due to the large number of students that can take it. For example, an average class will accept anywhere between 30 and 60 students, while an online class will accept up to 120 students! However, you have to be careful with online classes. Without physically going to a class, it can often slip your mind, and it's never fun to accidentally miss a quiz or homework assignment!

Did You Know?

The Collins School of Hospitality Management is one of the top-ranking hospitality programs in the nation.

One in every five people that passes the California Architecture Registration Exam to become a licensed architect is a graduate from Cal Poly Pomona.

Cal Poly has a motto of “learning by doing.” Many of your classes, science or not, will have labs and activities attached to them so that you can get a hands-on learning experience.

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