Cuesta College is dedicated to accessible, high-quality education for the support and enhancement of student success and the community we serve.
Cuesta College is an accredited community college located on California's beautiful Central Coast — situated midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Cuesta has campuses in San Luis Obispo — America's Happiest Place — and Paso Robles, and a student center in Arroyo Grande. Cuesta offers 69 associate degree programs and 58 certificate programs.
Cuesta College is an inclusive institution that inspires a diverse student population to achieve their educational goals.
We effectively support students in their efforts to improve foundational skills, transfer to four-year institutions, earn certificates or associate degrees, and advance in the workforce.
Through dynamic and challenging learning opportunities, Cuesta College improves lives by promoting cultural, intellectual, and professional growth. We prepare students to become engaged citizens in our increasingly complex communities and world.