Cuesta College

2 Year
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

11,283

Location San Luis Obispo, California
Website cuesta.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

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.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,350

Out of State Resident Tuition

$11,010

Breakdown

Tuition $1,350
Books and Supplies $1,062
Other Fees $62
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $22,086
Budget for Other Expenses $6,930
Total One Year Cost $31,490

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Student 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 majors at Cuesta College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and General Studies. 56% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 12% in Health Professions, and 8% in General Studies.