California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo College Portrait

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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	18,762

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	17,725

Women	7,904	45%
Men	9,821	55%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	73	<1%
Asian	1,915	11%
African American / Black	137	1%
Hispanic	2,305	13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	44	<1%
White	11,130	63%
Two or More Races	857	5%
International	226	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	1,038	6%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do Cal Poly undergraduates call home?

California	92%
Other US States & Territories	7%
Other Countries	1%

How old are Cal Poly undergraduates?
Average Age	20
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	3%