Cuesta College
Cuesta College is a public college in San Luis Obispo, CA. Its average net price is $5,891 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,891 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | Not published |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | Not published |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | Not published |
| $110,001 and up | Not published |
$1,350Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$11,010Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$5,891Average Net Price
$22,752Room and Board 2025-26, Off-Campus
$1,089Books and Supplies
17.2%Students on Pell Grants
1.4%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $43,365 |
| 8 years after entry | $47,885 |
| 10 years after entry | $53,127 |
Not publishedGraduation Rate
Not publishedRetention Rate
$14,500Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
San Luis Obispo, CALocation
Fringe ruralSetting
7,180Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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