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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CAPublicRural Setting
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Overview & Identity
Cuesta College is a public institution located in the rural setting of San Luis Obispo, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.2K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,730
Earnings 5yr: $97,289
Debt: $18,958
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,527
Earnings 5yr: $56,729
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,218
Earnings 5yr: $35,374
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $65,866
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,886
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,854
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Mechanization.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,124
In-State Tuition$1,350
Out-of-State Tuition$11,010
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
18%
Pell Grants
2%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,541
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,047
Completion Signals
48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$103/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
60%
Avg Family Income
$27,316
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