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Institutional Data

Return on Investment Metric
Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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1.9 Years to Recoup Costs

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Student Achievement Data

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

P.O. Box 8106 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106

Phone

805-546-3100

Website

Website

Staff Liaison

Nickawanna Shaw

Degrees

Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

12,423

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

January 21, 2025

Initial Accreditation

1968

Name Position Role
Dr. Jason Curtis Assistant Superintendent/Vice President Academic Affairs Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Dr. Jill Stearns Superintendent/President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr. Jason Curtis Assistant Superintendent/Vice President Academic Affairs Chief Instructional Officer (CIO)
Debra Stakes Board President Board Chair
Erich Tucker Academic Senate President Chief Faculty Senate (CFS)
Dr. Todd Hampton Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Administrative Services Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Name Address Location Type Status
Cuesta College Highway 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
US		 Main Campus Active
North County Campus 2800 Buena Vista Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Advanced Engine Performance Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Architectural Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Auto Body Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60.5 Yes Yes No
Career Technical Education Teacher Preparation Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer And Network Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Culinary/Hospitality Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Electrical Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 70 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Library/Information Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 77 Yes Yes No
Management Information Systems Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61 Yes Yes No
Medical Assisting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Nursing, Registered Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 74.5 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 61.5 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 63 Yes Yes No
Pre Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychiatric Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 86.5 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Administration Of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Business Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Plant Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Environmental Sciences Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Film, Television And Electronic Media Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Hospitality Management Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Nutrition And Dietetics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Public Health Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Addiction Treatment Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art History And Professional Practices Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art Studio Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration Career Track Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administrative Assistant Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Child Development/Family Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Criminal Justice Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Education: Child Development Emphasis (Pk-6 Prep) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 73 Yes Yes No
Film, Television And Electronic Media Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Human Services Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Jazz Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Journalism Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Legal Studies: Business Option Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Legal Studies: Social Science Option Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Arts And Humanities Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Health And Wellness Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Performance Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Paralegal Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Paraproprofessional Educator/Pre Teacher Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Recreation Administration Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Child And Adolescent Development Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Global Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Journalism Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Law Public Policy And Society Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Justice Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Justice: Ethnic Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Work Human Services Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Accounting Clerk Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Accounting Concentration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Addiction Treatment Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 No Yes No
Audio Technology I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 No Yes No
Auto Body Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35.5 No Yes No
Aviation Mechanic - Airframe Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 No Yes No
Aviation Mechanic - Powerplant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 No Yes No
Aviation Mechanic Airframe & Powerplant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48 No Yes No
Business Career Track Core Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19-22.5 No Yes No
Busisness Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Ceramics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-19 Yes Yes No
Child Development Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Child Development Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Child Development Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 No Yes No
Cloud Computing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 No Yes No
Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18.5 Yes Yes No
Csu General Education Breadth Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39 Yes Yes No
Culinary Arts Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 No Yes No
Digital Commerce Concentration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Electronics And State Electrician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 40 Yes Yes No
Engine Performance Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19.5 Yes Yes No
Equipment Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 41.5 Yes Yes No
Ethnic Studies For Educators Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-19 Yes Yes No
Exercise Science Fit Professional Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Farm Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Fitness And Health Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
General Business Concentration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-20 No Yes No
Graphics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
High School/Middle School Teacher Pathway Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Hospitality Management Foundation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Intersegmental Ge Transfer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Library/Information Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26.5 Yes Yes No
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 50 Yes Yes No
Maintenance/Light Repair Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 No Yes No
Marketing Concentration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Mechanized Agriculture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 No Yes No
Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25.5-26.5 Yes Yes No
Multimedia Journalism Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 No Yes No
Nursing, Registered (30 Unit) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Nutrition Education Coach Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-19 Yes Yes No
Paralegal Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Paramedic Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39.5 Yes Yes No
Paraprofessional Educator/Pre Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 No Yes No
Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-18 Yes Yes No
Pk-3 Pathway For Elementary Educators Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 No Yes No
Power & Instrumentation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 No Yes No
Premedical Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 59 No Yes No
Psychiatric Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 61.5 Yes Yes No
Sculpture Foundry Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-18 Yes Yes No
Small Business Management Concentration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Sports Medicine Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17-21 Yes Yes No
Technical Theater Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Comprehensive Peer Review January 2028