CPP Ranked #2 Regional Public University by U.S. News 2026 Rankings
Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ claimed the No. 2 ranking among in the western region in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” ranking and was among the top 10 in several other categories. In the western region, the news outlet 115 schools in 15 states, analyzing graduation success, early career outcomes, social mobility, faculty resources and a peer assessment.
In the national rankings, the College of Engineering tied for among undergraduate programs where a doctorate is not offered. This marked the fourth year in a row that the college was in the top 10.
In other regional rankings, Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ was listed at:
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In other rankings news, in August, The Washington Monthly ranked Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ No. 16 on their “” list, among almost 200 universities. This annual list evaluates how well schools “help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at an affordable cost.” CPP was the highest ranked polytechnic university on the list.
At CPP, 70 percent of undergraduate Broncos receive some form of financial aid. During the 2024-25 academic year, about $263.9 million was awarded to students through a variety of financial aid programs including grants, loans, scholarships, fellowships, veterans’ aid and work study.