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Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California

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Overview

Enrollment

9,908
Cuesta College overview
Location San Luis Obispo, California
Online cuesta.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Cuesta College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Cuesta College is a public community college located in San Luis Obispo, California, situated midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the Central Coast. The main campus occupies 150 acres of rolling hills in the western portion of San Luis Obispo, with a second campus in Paso Robles serving the North County region. Established in 1963, Cuesta operates as an open-access institution offering associate degrees, career technical education, and transfer programs to four-year universities, with particularly strong programs in nursing, automotive technology, and fine arts. The San Luis Obispo campus features modern classroom facilities, a performing arts center, and extensive athletic facilities, though the college primarily serves commuter students without on-campus housing options.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,288
In State Costs for Cuesta College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$52
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,784
Budget for Other Expenses$5,852
Total One Year Cost$26,128

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,296
Out of State Costs for Cuesta College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$52
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,784
Budget for Other Expenses$5,852
Total One Year Cost$34,136

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Cuesta College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 56%
Health Professions 12%
General Studies 8%
Business 6%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 2%

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Last updated February 24, 2024