Why Cal Poly?   Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university that emphasizes a “learn by doing” educational experience for its more than roughly 18,722 students (Fall 2006).  For the 15th year in a row, Cal Poly has been rated the best public-master's university in the West by U.S. News & World Report, in its 2008 America's Best Colleges guidebook. For over 100 years, Cal Poly’s hands-on, “learn-by-doing” philosophy has produced many of America’s leaders in engineering, business, science, mathematics, architecture, environmental design and agriculture.  Our acclaimed colleges, accomplished faculty and excellent students provide a strong competitive advantage to our many business partners. Here are just a few of the reasons that Cal Poly is a great choice for businesses looking for a university partner: Diversity of resources Quality of student body What differentiates Cal Poly from many other universities is its unique focus on applied research and “learn-by-doing” philosophy. This approach creates a superb environment for business partnership. Whether you need to solve a product development problem, develop a new business strategy or find a way to bring your product to market faster, Cal Poly faculty and students are eager to roll up their sleeves to help you find tangible, viable solutions. Find out about opportunities for collaboration. To learn more about Cal Poly and its colleges, visit the main Cal Poly Website or see Quick Facts about Cal Poly.