The Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, is distinguished by its strong "Learn by Doing" philosophy. This approach seamlessly blends rigorous theoretical coursework with extensive hands-on laboratory work and practical projects, ensuring students gain real-world skills alongside foundational knowledge. Consistently recognized as one of the top undergraduate mechanical engineering programs in the United States, including a recent No. 2 ranking nationally for institutions not offering a PhD, the department provides an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree. The curriculum emphasizes design, problem-solving, and collaborative work, preparing graduates to be highly capable and sought-after professionals ready for diverse careers or advanced studies.
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is a public research university located in San Luis Obispo, California. It is the oldest of three polytechnics in the California State University system. The university is organized into six colleges offering 65 bachelor's and 39 master's degrees. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo primarily focuses on undergraduate education and as of fall 2020, Cal Poly had 21,447 undergraduate and 840 graduate students. The academic focus is on combining technical and professional curriculums with the arts and humanities. Most of the university's athletic teams participate in the Big West Conference. Cal Poly is eligible to be designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander serving institution (AANAPISI).
