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Cuesta College
- Highway 1
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
- OPEID College Code: 00119200
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- General Phone: (805) 546-3100
- Interim President: Ed Maduli
- Website: WWW.CUESTA.EDU
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 10,920
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Cuesta College makes lifelong learning happen. We enable students to achieve their academic, transfer, workforce preparation, career advancement, and personal goals. Building on our tradition of excellence, we serve our community by providing programs and services that produce students who can succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing society, participate effectively in their local communities, and live responsible and rewarding lives. As a learning college, we provide a supportive environment for students and employees, assess student and institutional outcomes, improve performance, forge strategic partnerships, and maximize opportunities for learning.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 33%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 5% | 12% | 26% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,319 | $3,072 | $808 | $1,084 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.7% | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Number in Default | 22 | 18 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 384 | 433 | 472 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $828 | $828 | $828 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,480 | $4,480 | $4,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,242 | $1,242 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,226 |
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,346 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,568 | $3,500 | $6,568 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,070 | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Out of State | $5,722 | $5,722 | $5,722 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,070 | $14,070 | $13,642 |
| Out of State | $17,722 | $17,722 | $17,294 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,638 | $8,638 | $8,638 |
| Out of State | $12,290 | $12,290 | $12,290 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,920 Undergraduate: 10,920
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,013 Female: 5,907
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,013 Female: 5,907
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,655 Part-Time: 6,265
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,655 Part-Time: 6,265
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 31 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 166 | 2% |
| Black | 156 | 1% |
| Asian | 461 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1,625 | 15% |
| White | 7,323 | 67% |
| Unknown | 1,158 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 755 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,123 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,279 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,515 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 958 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 447 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 344 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 717 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 616 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 166 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 804 | 433 | 371 |
| Faculty Status | 557 | 196 | 361 |
| Tenured Faculty | 114 | 114 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 557 | 196 | 361 |
| Primarily Instruction | 557 | 196 | 361 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 5 | 5 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 216 | 206 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 106 | 98 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 17 | 17 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 37 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,943 (146) | $74,998 (70) | $71,049 (76) |
| Instructor | $72,943 (146) | $74,998 (70) | $71,049 (76) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,410 (16) | $78,909 (4) | $55,577 (12) |
| Instructor | $61,410 (16) | $78,909 (4) | $55,577 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,701 (162) | $74,434 (74) | $67,562 (88) |
| Instructor | $70,701 (162) | $74,434 (74) | $67,562 (88) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 296 | 156 | 140 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 263 | 134 | 129 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 47 | 30 | 17 |
| Tennis | 13 | - | 13 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Cross Country | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Water Polo | 41 | 29 | 12 |
| Wrestling | 21 | 21 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,519 | $6,494 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 44 | 18 | 26 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 11% |
| Black | 21% |
| Asian | 37% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 32% |
| Unknown | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Cuesta College
- Reviewed on: July 07, 2009
- Rating: 5 / 5
Flag Review - cueasta is the best im pleased
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
