by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Cuesta College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Cuesta College cost report:
At Cuesta College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $8,702 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $1,338 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,652 | $50 | $8,702 |
| In-State | $1,288 | $50 | $1,338 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Cuesta College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Cuesta College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $8,702 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from California pay an average of $1,338 a year to attend Cuesta College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Cuesta College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Cuesta College Financial Aid.
In-state Cuesta College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.00% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $1,338 this school year.
If the in-state Cuesta College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $2,676, and four years would cost $5,352.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.02% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $8,705.
This would result in a total cost of $17,411 for two years and $34,828 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cuesta College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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