Just the Facts

Cal Poly University's Dairy Science Department is the largest dairy science program in the country and the only dairy science school on the West Coast. Its students prepare for a wide variety of agricultural careers, and Cal Poly graduates are in high demand throughout the country.

The school manages a dairy herd consisting of over 150 Holstein and Jersey cows, allowing students to gain practical experience in animal care and farm management. Cal Poly students also operate the program's processing plant and creamery.

Cal Poly University

With a commitment to "learning by doing" and a campus filled with impressive and innovative facilities, Cal Poly gives its 18,000 students a comprehensive hands-on education in everything from animal husbandry to music to aerospace engineering. Its 9,600-acre campus encompasses impressive hills, quiet valleys, and gorgeous ocean views as well as state-of-the art classrooms, laboratories, and student farms.