Cuesta College

2-4 Years Public College In San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College (referred to as Cuesta) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in San Luis Obispo, CA. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Cuesta College is $1,340 for California residents and $11,000 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,908 and student to faculty ratio is 3.70% (27 to 1).The highest degree offered at Cuesta College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and 2-4 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$1,340 (California Residents) $11,000 (out-of-state)
Student Population9,908
Graduation Rate43%
Student to Faculty Ratio27 to 1
Cuesta College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1968 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Cuesta College is $1,340 for California residents and $11,000 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. 55 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,834 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Cuesta College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Cuesta College offers weekend/evening college program. On Cuesta College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Cuesta College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • On-campus daycare for students' children