Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$1.3k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,000
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,431
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,507
Net price (after aid)$12,898
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,156
$30k – $48k$12,451
$48k – $75k$14,399
$75k – $110k$17,301
$110k+$19,283
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$46,047
Median debt at graduation$13,750
Est. monthly loan payment$146
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.3×Graduates earn about 3.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans2%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$12.9k
Out-of-state value
$11k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$1.3k
below avg
Out-of-state
$11k
Net price
$12.9k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$13.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$46k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
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About Cuesta College
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- Where is Cuesta College located?
- Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Cuesta College?
- Cuesta College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Cuesta College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Cuesta College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Cuesta College?
- Cuesta College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,340 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Cuesta College?
- Cuesta College reports total enrollment of approximately 6,879 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Cuesta College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Cuesta College.
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