Best in the West for 34th Straight Year
This is the fourth consecutive year Cal Poly has earned the top overall position in the region of 15 western states.
Cal Poly has again ranked No. 1 overall in the West among public and private master’s-level universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
The recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Cal Poly has earned the top overall position in the region of 15 western states and the 34th as No. 1 among regional public institutions.
Cal Poly also earned No.1 regional rankings for Best Colleges for Veterans (for the seventh straight year) as well as for Best Value for In-State Students (a new ranking).
This year’s rankings also place Cal Poly at No. 1 in computer engineering and electrical/electronic/communications engineering programs, tied for first in civil engineering, and at No. 2 in mechanical engineering and aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical programs.