Cuesta

Cuesta College

Cuesta
#10619 / #2820
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Public community college in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

About Cuesta College

According to Wikipedia, Cuesta College is a public community college in San Luis Obispo County, California. History The first community college in the San Luis Obispo area was founded in 1916 as a San Luis Obispo High School division. It lasted until 1919 with the United States involved in World War I. Cal Poly had a junior college division from 1927 to 1932. Miramonte College of Atascadero filled the void as a private institution from 1933 to 1936. The county's second public junior college was formed in 1936 as a part of San Luis Obispo High School District but ceased operation in June 1959. On April 16, 1963, voters in SLO County agreed to form a community college district, forming the San Luis Obispo County Junior College District.

Cuesta College's Online Degrees

Cuesta College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
44%

How Much Does Cuesta College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$1,288$52

How Much Do Cuesta College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Cuesta College, then you can expect to earn an average of $42,100 per year. You also have a 79% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Cuesta College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
13,94313,943

Where is Cuesta College?

Cuesta College is located at Highway 1, San Luis Obispo CA 93403-8106

How Safe is Cuesta College?

Cuesta College has a property crime rate of less than .01%. San Luis Obispo has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Cuesta College Known For?

Cuesta College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Cuesta College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Physics
#4111
World Rank
#4132
Historical Rank
#1003
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Computer Science
#6699
World Rank
#6710
Historical Rank
#1647
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Social Work
#4413
World Rank
#4413
Historical Rank
#1677
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Law
#5875
World Rank
#5881
Historical Rank
#1788
USA Rank
Criminal Justice
#3852
World Rank
#3855
Historical Rank
#1954
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Mathematics
#7222
World Rank
#7247
Historical Rank
#1959
USA Rank
math Degrees
Business
#7123
World Rank
#7124
Historical Rank
#1972
USA Rank
business Degrees
Biology
#8058
World Rank
#8074
Historical Rank
#2004
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Earth Sciences
#7336
World Rank
#7351
Historical Rank
#2119
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Political Science
#9194
World Rank
#9200
Historical Rank
#2166
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#7709
World Rank
#7715
Historical Rank
#2224
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Engineering
#10374
World Rank
#10380
Historical Rank
#2316
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
History
#7767
World Rank
#7775
Historical Rank
#2361
USA Rank
history Degrees
Literature
#8362
World Rank
#8386
Historical Rank
#2577
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Economics
#10186
World Rank
#10188
Historical Rank
#2636
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Psychology
#7696
World Rank
#7703
Historical Rank
#2901
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Medical
#10484
World Rank
#10487
Historical Rank
#2921
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Philosophy
#9905
World Rank
#9933
Historical Rank
#3067
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Communications
#11996
World Rank
#12006
Historical Rank
#3286
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Education
#12557
World Rank
#12560
Historical Rank
#3381
USA Rank
education Degrees

Who Are Cuesta College's Most Influential Alumni?

Cuesta College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Physics, and Social Work. Here are some of Cuesta College's most famous alumni:

Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union
An American actress, activist, and author.
Jake Shields
Jake Shields
An American mixed martial artist .
Kristof Ongenaet
A Basketball player.

Who Are Cuesta College's Most Influential Faculty?