Cuesta College
Public, 2-year
Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106
Quick Facts
6,879
Total Enrollment
44%
Graduation Rate
$38,541
Median Earnings (6yr)
$1,340
In-State Tuition
$12,898
Avg Net Price
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Cuesta College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Certificate |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | Highway 1 |
| City | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| ZIP Code | 93403-8106 |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Jill Stearns (President Superintendent)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 6,879 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 49.6% |
| Black | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 35.4% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 6.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 22.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 59.1% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$1,340
In-State Tuition
$11,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,561
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,898
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 18% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 2% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 18% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $13,750 |
| Median Total Debt | $9,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $19,417 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 55% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,156 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,451 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,399 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,301 |
| $110,001+ | $19,283 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$38,541
6 Years After
$42,739
8 Years After
$46,047
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $19,173 | 75th percentile: $60,758
Earnings by Family Income Background
$36,334
Low Income
$41,323
Middle Income
$48,056
High Income
Student Outcomes
69%
Part-Time Retention
44%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$12,090
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,155
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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