Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cuesta College is a community college located in San Luis Obispo, CA, serving approximately 6,879 students. It has an open admissions policy.
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Tuition
$1,340
Acceptance
100%
Students
6,879
Type
Community College
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.3×Graduates earn about 3.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,879
Undergrads
6,879
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Rural
Clubs Count
50
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
33
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.73
Property Rate / 1,000
2.62
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
San Luis Obispo
Violent Rate / 100k
226
Property Rate / 100k
1,406
Location
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93403