Our Department

University Basics

Full Name: California Polytechnic State University
Usually referred to as: Cal Poly
Guiding philosophy: "Learn by doing"
Student Body: approx. 18,722 (Fall 2006)

Art and Design Basics

Department Chair: Sky Bergman
Faculty and Staff: 25
Degree Awarded: BFA in Art and Design

Fall Term 2006 Stats

New Freshman: 579 applied; 57 were accepted
New transfers: 117 applied; 31 were accepted

Fall Term 2007 Stats

New Freshman: 628 applied; 65 were accepted
New transfers: 105 applied; 23 were accepted

Fall Term 2008 Stats

New Freshman: 692 applied; 80 were accepted
New transfers: 133 applied; 11 were accepted