Cuesta College, CA
Public2-Year • LargeAssociate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional StudentsOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Cuesta College Rankings
Affordability89
Retention23
Graduation1
Earnings20
Diversity60
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Cuesta College
-Bachelor’s
61%Associate’s
39%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences<1%
Business, Management, Marketing7%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Construction Trades1%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities31%
Library Science1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Physical Sciences2%
Precision Production1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Cuesta College
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Cuesta College
$1KIn-State Tuition
$9KOut-of-State Tuition
$16KAverage Total Cost
$9KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Cuesta College
4%Receive Federal Loans
$8KMedian Federal Debt
55%Repayment Rate
$109Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 66% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $9K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $9K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $19K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $11K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 50% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Cuesta College
69%Retention Rate
8%Transfer Rate
25%Withdrawal Rate
33%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 12% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 33% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 43% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 23% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 17% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 31% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Cuesta College
84%Employment Rate
$30KMedian Salary
$15K25 Pctl Salary
$46K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 81% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 79% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 79% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Cuesta College
7,853Undergraduates
33%Full-time Undergrads
25Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Cuesta College, CA
Laurus College
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