Cuesta College Admission Requirements

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  • San Luis Obispo, CA
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Cuesta College Admission Overview

Cuesta College has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Cuesta College Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

Cuesta College has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Cuesta College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Cuesta College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 13, 2027

Days left to Apply

326

Applicants have 326 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 13, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Cuesta College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Cuesta College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Cuesta College is open admission for 2024-25. GPA is not considered. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=113193.

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Last updated: August 2026