Cuesta College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,350
Out-of-State Tuition$11,010
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Cuesta College vs. State and National Averages

Cuesta CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,350$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-93%

Other colleges in San Luis Obispo

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoPublic21,996$13,596
Central California School of Continuing EducationPrivate for-profit41$9,895
Laurus CollegePrivate for-profit1,116$83,400

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Cuesta College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$46,047
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)48%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$13,750
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants18%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over22%
First-generation students43%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Cuesta College?

In-state tuition at Cuesta College is $1,350 and out-of-state tuition is $11,010, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Cuesta College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Cuesta College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Cuesta College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Cuesta College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Cuesta College?

Cuesta College enrolls about 7,180 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 27:1.

Is Cuesta College expensive?

In-state tuition at Cuesta College is $1,350, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Cuesta College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Cuesta College are $46,047 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Cuesta College take on?

The median debt among Cuesta College graduates who borrowed is $13,750, according to College Scorecard.