by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Cuesta College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $46 per credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $332 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $332 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Cuesta College follow below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $62 in-state and $62 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,948 |
| Fees | $62 | $62 |
| Total | $1,350 | $11,010 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
Tuition at Cuesta College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $8,652 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,296 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $10,948 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $10,948 |
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Cuesta College, head to the Cuesta College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Cuesta College Tuition & Fees page.