San Luis Obispo County Community College District | Cuesta College
Established in 1963, Cuesta College empowers students to imagine and achieve brighter futures through high-quality education, personalized support, and a welcoming community. With a main campus in San Luis Obispo, a North County Campus in Paso Robles, a South County Center in Arroyo Grande, and a variety of online offerings, we offer opportunities that inspire growth, spark innovation, and open doors, helping every student succeed on their unique path.
Accreditation
Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Instructional Programs
Lower division academic transfer courses, career technical education, short courses, continuing education, distance education, day and evening classes.
Degrees
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
Certificates
128 Certificate Programs:
65 Certificates of Achievement
24 Certificates of Specialization
14 Certificates of Competency (Non Credit)
25 Certificates of Completion (Non Credit)
Student Resources and Services
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 Programs
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.
Total General Fund Budget
2023-2024: $144.5 million
Enrollment
Fall 2023 Student Headcount by location:
San Luis Obispo: 5238
North County: 2312
South County: 1004
Distance: 6473
Faculty and Staff
Spring 2024
Full-time faculty: 128
Part-time faculty: 317
Classified staff: 208
Managers, administrators, supervisors and confidentials: 55
Board of Trustees
2025-2026
President: Dr. 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: Isaac Pummill
Superintendent/President
Dr. Jill Stearns
Assistant Superintendents/Vice Presidents
Student Success and Support Programs: Dr. Elizabeth Coria
Administrative Services: Dr. Todd Hampton
Office of Instruction: Dr. Jason Curtis
Interim Human Resources: Jennifer Burchett
Executive Directors
Information Systems & Technology: Keith Stearns
Institutional Effectiveness and Research: Vacant
Foundation/Advancement: Katie Osman
Deans
STEM: Biology, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Math, Computer Sciences: Carlos Moreno
Creative Arts, Humanities, Communications: Aubrey Kuan Roderick
Health & Wellness, Skilled Trades & Technology, Athletics: Dr. Aubrey Priest
Social & Behavioral Sciences, Business Ed, Agriculture, Children's Center: Dr. David Kadanoff
Student Success and Support Programs: Mia Ruiz
Student Success and Support Programs: Christopher Mutshnick (Interim)