Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
4,528
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
47%
Average Aid Amount
$3,412
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
412
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
77%
Financial Aid Information at Cuesta
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 4,528 students (47% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $3,412. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 412 students (77% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Cuesta College is $1,350 for California residents and $11,010 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 4,528 students (47% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $3,412. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Cuesta College for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 4,528 | 47% | $3,412 |
| Pell Grants | 1,747 | 18% | $3,764 |
| Federal Student Loans | 198 | 2% | $7,072 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 412 beginning students (77% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 409 students (76% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Cuesta College.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 412 | 77% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 407 | 76% | $4,347 |
| Federal Grants | 187 | 35% | $5,120 |
| Pell Grants | 187 | 35% | $4,975 |
| Other Federal Grants | 24 | 4% | $1,130 |
| State/Local Grants | 389 | 72% | $1,943 |
| Institutional Grants | 165 | 31% | $338 |
| Student Loans | 16 | 3% | $4,666 |
| Federal Student Loans | 16 | 3% | $4,666 |
| Other Student Loans | 0 | 0% | - |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 513 have paid in-state tuition rates (96% of undergraduate students) and 24 students (4%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Cuesta College.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 513 | 96% | $1,350 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 24 | 4% | $11,010 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 402 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Cuesta College. Among them, 0 students have lived on campus and 272 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 105 | 153 | 130 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 200 | 209 | 272 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 193 | 193 | $1,478,943 | $7,663 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 89 | 89 | $837,019 | $9,405 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 41 | 41 | $332,513 | $8,110 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 42 | 42 | $258,792 | $6,162 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 12 | 12 | $39,119 | $3,260 |
| $110,001 or more | 9 | 9 | $11,500 | $1,278 |
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