Established: 1963Cuesta College is located at the heart of the scenic California Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County. It is highly regarded throughout the state and the country for its excellent education programs, extensive student success and support programs, and exceptional faculty and staff. Cuesta College offers classes at the main campus in San Luis Obispo, the North County Campus in Paso Robles, the South County Center in Arroyo Grande, and online.
Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Lower division academic transfer courses, career technical education, short courses, continuing education, distance education, day and evening classes.
84 Degree Programs:
27 Associate of Art degrees
22 Associate in Arts for Transfer degrees
23 Associate of Science degrees
14 Associate of Science for Transfer degree
128 Certificate Programs:
65 Certificates of Achievement
24 Certificates of Specialization
14 Certificates of Competency (Non Credit)
25 Certificates of Completion (Non Credit)
Academic and career technical education counseling, veterans services, technology support, children's center, art gallery, student radio station, student success centers, disability support programs & services (DSPS), extended opportunity programs and services EOPS/CARE, student resolution support, internship programs, financial aid, health center, library and learning resources, student development, transfer/career center, athletics and tutoring.
Community education and enrichment classes, certification courses, online not-for-credit classes, special events, writer’s conference, youth programming, College for Kids, 4th Grade Camp, recreation, aquatics, and fitness classes.
2023-2024: $144.5 million
San Luis Obispo: 5238North County: 2312South County: 1004Distance: 6473
Full-time faculty: 128Part-time faculty: 317Classified staff: 208Managers, administrators, supervisors and confidentials: 55
President: Debra Stakes, District 2 Vice President: Danna Stroud, District 1 Trustee: Pat Mullen, District 3 Trustee: Pete Sysak, District 4 Trustee: Mary Strobridge, District 5 Student Trustee: Lucia Landeros
Dr. Jill Stearns
Student Success and Support Programs: Dr. Elizabeth CoriaAdministrative Services: Dan TroyOffice of Instruction: Dr. Jason CurtisHuman Resources: Melissa Richerson
Information Systems & Technology: Keith StearnsInstitutional Effectiveness and Research: Dr. Ryan CartnalFoundation/Advancement: Shannon Hill
Biology, Physical Sciences and Mathematics (STEM): Dr. Erin NaegleEnglish, Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Languages & Communications: Aubrey Kuan RoderickApplied Behavioral Sciences, Business Education and Social Sciences: Mozell PersonEngineering & Technology, Kinesiology, Health Sciences & Athletics and Nursing & Allied Health: Dr. Oscar RamosStudent Success and Support Programs: Mia RuizStudent Success and Support Programs: Dr. Maria Escobedo
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