Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo a Catholic college?

No. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by SLO Newman Catholic Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?

Mass is listed at SLO Newman Catholic Center, Newman Center, and Not stated. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

UbicaciónSan Luis Obispo, CA
Tipo y tamañoPública · de 4 años · 22,485 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The SLO Newman Catholic Center serves the Catholic community at Cal Poly and Cuesta College from 1472 Foothill Blvd in San Luis Obispo, with Fr. Andrew Garcia as Director and Chaplain in residence. Its published programs include Friday confession and adoration, a Wednesday Bible study, men's and women's groups, an annual fall retreat, and monthly service and talks. The Mass times recorded here come from its event announcements.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 3

Viernes5:00 p. m.SLO Newman Catholic Center · Referenced as the 5 PM Mass on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Miércoles5:00 p. m.Newman Center · One-time open-house Mass for the feast of St. John Henry Newman, October 7, 2026.
Domingo10:00 a. m.Not stated · Referenced as the Welcome Mass on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Confesión 1

Viernes4:00 p. m.–5:00 p. m.SLO Newman Catholic Center · Times also available weekly or by appointment.

Adoración 1

Viernes4:30 p. m.SLO Newman Catholic Center

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Receive God’s mercy through confession. Times will be available weekly or by appointment for your convenience. FRIDAYS 4-5PM”
Sacrament of Reconciliation is scheduled Fridays from 4 to 5 PM, weekly or by appointment.
“Spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, offering glory to Christ and finding peace in His presence. FRIDAYS 4:30PM”
Adoration is offered Fridays at 4:30 PM.
“The BBQ will start after the 5PM Mass on Friday the 28th”
The center refers to a 5 PM Mass on Friday, August 28, 2026.
“Mass will be at 5pm and an open house will follow with Fr. Andrew”
A Mass at 5 PM at the Newman Center was announced for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, a feast-day open house.
“Our Welcome Mass will be the 10AM Mass on Sunday August 23rd”
The center refers to a 10 AM Sunday Mass, with the Welcome Mass on August 23, 2026.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Newman Catholic Center — 0.2 mi · 1472 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa — 1.4 mi · 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 221 Daly Avenue
Saint Anne Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite — 1.5 mi

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

78 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí
Fuentes (1)
1. About Us | SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our mission is to serve the communities of Cal Poly and Cuesta College”
  The SLO Newman Catholic Center's mission is to serve the Catholic communities of Cal Poly and Cuesta College.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (Dedicated Catholic center located behind the Cal Poly Health Center, across the street from Front Porch.)
Fuentes (1)
1. About Us | SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newman Catholic Center, located behind the Cal Poly Health Center and across the street from Front Porch at 1472 Foothill Blvd”
  The Newman Catholic Center is located at 1472 Foothill Blvd, behind the Cal Poly Health Center.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr Andrew Garcia is presented as Director and Chaplain in residence of the Newman Catholic Center.)
Fuentes (2)
1. About Us | SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Director and Chaplain in residence ncc@slonewman.org”
  Fr Andrew Garcia is Director and Chaplain in residence of the Newman Catholic Center, with the listed email.
2. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The SLO Newman Center is excited to welcome Fr. Andrew Garcia as the new Director!”
  Fr. Andrew Garcia is the new Director of the SLO Newman Center.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Weekday Masses are confirmed only in announcements: Friday at 5 PM (August 28, 2026) and Wednesday at 5 PM (October 7, 2026, feast of St. John Henry Newman).)
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass will be at 5pm and an open house will follow with Fr. Andrew”
  A Mass at 5 PM at the Newman Center was announced for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, a feast-day open house.
  “The BBQ will start after the 5PM Mass on Friday the 28th”
  The center refers to a 5 PM Mass on Friday, August 28, 2026.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (The center refers to its 10 AM Sunday Mass (Welcome Mass, August 23, 2026).)
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our Welcome Mass will be the 10AM Mass on Sunday August 23rd”
  The center refers to a 10 AM Sunday Mass, with the Welcome Mass on August 23, 2026.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Confession Fridays 4 to 5 PM; the page also says times are available weekly or by appointment.)
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Receive God’s mercy through confession. Times will be available weekly or by appointment for your convenience. FRIDAYS 4-5PM”
  Sacrament of Reconciliation is scheduled Fridays from 4 to 5 PM, weekly or by appointment.
En parte:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Uno (The Newman Bible Study with peers is the only student-facing Catholic group counted. They are not counted. No Cal Poly-listed Catholic student organization was readable.)
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Dive into Scripture with peers, exploring Sunday readings or special passages, sharing insights, and deepening your faith together. WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30PM - 8PM”
  A Bible study with peers meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Two kinds: an annual fall retreat and small groups (Bible study, men's group, women's group).)
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newman Center's highly anticipated annual Fall Retreat will be on October 16 - 18 at Mission San Antonio.”
  The Newman Center's annual Fall Retreat is scheduled for October 16 to 18, 2026, at Mission San Antonio.
  “Grow in faith and virtue alongside other Catholic men through fellowship, shared prayer, and honest conversation. MONDAYS 7:30PM - 9PM”
  A men's group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 9 PM.
Sí:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)A menos de 1 milla del campusCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 1 a 5 veces por semana (5 horarios semanales documentados: 3 de Misa, 1 de confesión, 1 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

A priest is listed as Director and Chaplain in residence of the Newman Catholic Center.
Fuentes (2)
1. About Us | SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Director and Chaplain in residence ncc@slonewman.org”
  Fr Andrew Garcia is Director and Chaplain in residence of the Newman Catholic Center, with the listed email.
2. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The SLO Newman Center is excited to welcome Fr. Andrew Garcia as the new Director!”
  Fr. Andrew Garcia is the new Director of the SLO Newman Center.
Confession is scheduled weekly on Fridays from 4 to 5 PM, and adoration is listed on Fridays at 4:30 PM.
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Receive God’s mercy through confession. Times will be available weekly or by appointment for your convenience. FRIDAYS 4-5PM”
  Sacrament of Reconciliation is scheduled Fridays from 4 to 5 PM, weekly or by appointment.
  “Spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, offering glory to Christ and finding peace in His presence. FRIDAYS 4:30PM”
  Adoration is offered Fridays at 4:30 PM.
Several group programs are listed: a Wednesday Bible study with peers, men's and women's groups, an annual fall retreat, and a monthly service program.
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Dive into Scripture with peers, exploring Sunday readings or special passages, sharing insights, and deepening your faith together. WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30PM - 8PM”
  A Bible study with peers meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM.
  “Grow in faith and virtue alongside other Catholic men through fellowship, shared prayer, and honest conversation. MONDAYS 7:30PM - 9PM”
  A men's group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 9 PM.
  “Discover authentic Catholic femininity, share your journey, and build lasting friendships grounded in faith. TUESDAYS 6PM - 7:30PM”
  A women's group meets Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 PM.
  “The Newman Center's highly anticipated annual Fall Retreat will be on October 16 - 18 at Mission San Antonio.”
  The Newman Center's annual Fall Retreat is scheduled for October 16 to 18, 2026, at Mission San Antonio.
  “Join us monthly to prepare and serve meals to our homeless neighbors in SLO”
  People's Kitchen is a monthly service program preparing and serving meals to homeless neighbors in San Luis Obispo, on the second Sunday, 12 PM to 3 PM.

Inquietudes

The Mass times recorded come from event announcements.
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass will be at 5pm and an open house will follow with Fr. Andrew”
  A Mass at 5 PM at the Newman Center was announced for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, a feast-day open house.
  “The BBQ will start after the 5PM Mass on Friday the 28th”
  The center refers to a 5 PM Mass on Friday, August 28, 2026.
  “Our Welcome Mass will be the 10AM Mass on Sunday August 23rd”
  The center refers to a 10 AM Sunday Mass, with the Welcome Mass on August 23, 2026.
Only one student-facing Catholic group (the Bible study) is counted; the Cal Poly club directory was not readable with the read tool.
Fuentes (1)
1. SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Dive into Scripture with peers, exploring Sunday readings or special passages, sharing insights, and deepening your faith together. WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30PM - 8PM”
  A Bible study with peers meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM.

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El centro católico

SLO Newman Catholic Center

Dirección: 1472 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA (ZIP code not published)
Distancia desde el campus: 0.3 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: Mass held at the Newman Center (October 7 open-house announcement), Drop-in space for fellowship ("our doors are open")

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Fuente: slonewman.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

11 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 11 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 5

Newman Bible Study
Wednesdays 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Scripture study with peers, exploring Sunday readings or special passages.
slonewman.org
Men's Group
Mondays 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Fellowship, shared prayer and conversation for Catholic men.
slonewman.org
Women's Group
Tuesdays 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Fellowship, shared journey and friendship grounded in faith for Catholic women.
slonewman.org
Trinity Talks
Talks and discussions on faith, culture and life, hosted by Trinity House with dinner provided. Dates listed as coming soon.
slonewman.org
RICA
Program for the Sacraments of Initiation, coordinated by the RCIA and Liturgy Coordinator.
slonewman.org

Liturgia y oración 2

Liturgical ministries (lector, altar server, Eucharistic minister)
Opportunities to serve at Mass as lector, altar server or Eucharistic minister.
slonewman.org
Ministerio de música
Sunday Mass
Musicians rehearse and lead worship at Sunday Mass.
slonewman.org

Retiros 1

Fall Retreat
October 16 to 18, 2026
The Newman Center's annual fall retreat, held at Mission San Antonio.
slonewman.org

Servicio 1

People's Kitchen
Second Sunday of the month, 12 PM to 3 PM
Monthly meal preparation and service for homeless neighbors in San Luis Obispo.
slonewman.org

Vida social 2

Free lunch
Third Wednesday of each month
Free lunch provided at the Newman Center.
slonewman.org
Newman Slack community
Online community for freshmen, transfers and current students to meet peers and receive updates.
slonewman.org

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Pastoral universitaria católica

SLO Newman Catholic Center

Fuentes (1)

About Us | SLO Newman Catholic Centerslonewman.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our mission is to serve the communities of Cal Poly and Cuesta College”
The SLO Newman Catholic Center's mission is to serve the Catholic communities of Cal Poly and Cuesta College.
“Director and Chaplain in residence ncc@slonewman.org”
Fr Andrew Garcia is Director and Chaplain in residence of the Newman Catholic Center, with the listed email.
“The Newman Catholic Center, located behind the Cal Poly Health Center and across the street from Front Porch at 1472 Foothill Blvd”
The Newman Catholic Center is located at 1472 Foothill Blvd, behind the Cal Poly Health Center.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Fr Andrew Garcia (Director and Chaplain in residence) and 5 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

83 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación86%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación96%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónNo reportado
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación19 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$11,438

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	21,559
Total de estudiantes	22,485
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$16,665
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$32,265
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$18,500
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	86%
Retención de primer año	96%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$90,768
Tasa de admisión	31%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	19%

Índice de valor: 82 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Monterey

Mons. Ramon Bejarano, obispo de Monterey

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 110422
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad de maestría (programas más grandes)
Acreditación: WASC Senior College and University Commission (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo a Catholic college?: No. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by SLO Newman Catholic Center.
What is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Catholic Life Score?: 79 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo?: Mass is listed at SLO Newman Catholic Center, Newman Center, and Not stated. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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