What division is Cal Poly?

Cal Poly competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Big Sky.

What GPA do you need for Cal Poly?

The average GPA at Cal Poly is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

Cal Poly has an enrollment of approximately 21,996 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Cal Poly?

Cal Poly has an acceptance rate of 31%.

How do I get recruited to play at Cal Poly?

To get recruited at Cal Poly, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Cal Poly's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Cal Poly

San Luis Obispo, CAFCSBig Sky

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

21,996

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

31%

Acceptance

86%

Graduation

96%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Cal Poly is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Big Sky, located in San Luis Obispo, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Cal Poly, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

86%

Acceptance

31%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Retention

96%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$72,358

Coaching Staff51 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Cal Poly Athletics

Cal Poly is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in San Luis Obispo, CA, competing in the Big Sky. With an enrollment of 21,996 students, Cal Poly offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Cal Poly with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Cal Poly is 3.5. The school maintains a 86% graduation rate.

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