Cuesta College California

Public two-year community college in rural San Luis Obispo serving over 10,400 students with affordable transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
Highway 1
San Luis Obispo, CA
93403
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://www.cuesta.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,288
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,948
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,288
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$10,948
Total Student Enrollment:
10,437
Endowment (End of Year):
$119,822,012
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Cuesta College is a public two-year institution in San Luis Obispo, California, serving the central coast region with liberal arts and sciences coursework. Located in a rural setting, the college enrolls over 10,400 students pursuing general studies and humanities education.

Annual in-state tuition is $1,288, making Cuesta among the most affordable options for California students. Total cost of attendance for in-state students matches tuition at $1,288, though out-of-state students pay $10,948 annually. The college's large endowment of approximately $119.8 million supports institutional operations and student services.

Cuesta functions primarily as a transfer pathway for students seeking to complete general education requirements before moving to four-year institutions. The college is well-suited for California residents seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, working students, and those exploring academic interests before committing to a university. For more information, visit cuesta.edu.

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