Cuesta College
Cuesta College is a Public, 2-4 years located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Cuesta College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Cuesta College is $1,350 for California residents and $11,010 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.09% from last year at Cuesta.
- Total 11,283 students have enrolled in Cuesta and, of that, 3,291 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Cuesta offers 151 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Cuesta is 48% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Cuesta College is $1,350 for California residents and $11,010 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.09% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,338 | $8,898 |
| 2022 | $1,338 | $8,702 |
| 2023 | $1,340 | $9,348 |
| 2024 | $1,340 | $11,000 |
| 2025 | $1,350 | $11,010 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Cuesta College offers 148 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Cuesta College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 79 | 1 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 8 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 18 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 148 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,060 |
| Electrician | 16 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 208 |
| Business Administration and Management | 167 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 144 |
| Psychology | 99 |
| Economics | 68 |
Student Population
Total 11,283 students have enrolled to Cuesta College. By gender, there are 5,492 male and 5,791 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.95 to 1.
Cuesta College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,291 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 46 | 17 | 29 |
| Asian | 318 | 140 | 178 |
| Black or African American | 204 | 125 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 4,008 | 1,822 | 2,186 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| White | 5,338 | 2,639 | 2,699 |
| Two or More Races | 767 | 382 | 385 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 564 | 345 | 219 |
| Total | 11,283 | 5,492 | 5,791 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Cuesta College is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $3,700 and 43% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,700 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 134 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 387 |