Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Located in San Luis Obispo, California, Cuesta College is a public institution that offers diploma and associate's degree programs, which can take 2 to 4 years to complete.
Cuesta College has an open admission/open enrollment policy. The only requirement for entrance is a high school diploma or equivalent (such as GED certificate).
Cuesta College's in-state tuition for academic year 2016-2017 was $1,196 and fees $38. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,370 and $38 respectively.
Overview
| Campus LocaleSuburb: Small |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Open AdmissionYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2 year |
| OwnershipPublic |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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LPN
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LPN to ADN
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ADN
The Cuesta College ADN Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Cuesta College is an accredited member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
All courses and curricula have been approved by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.
The program prepares students for an Associate in Science Degree. The curriculum is based on caring. A variety of clinical settings and diverse faculty offers students a well-rounded education. Community based internships and preceptorships equip students to become successful members of a health care team and encourage continued education.
Cuesta College employs a multi-criteria screening to assess candidates on the basis of previous degrees earned, relevant certificates, GPA for pre-requisite coursework, Science/English repeats, work volunteer experience in healthcare, language proficiency, score on assessment test and special life circumstances.
Admission will be offered to the highest scoring eligible applicants with random computer selection used to break a tie. Some of the admission requirements include: general admission requirements to Cuesta College, TEAS exam score.
The following course pre-requisites need to be completed with a ‘C’ grade or higher:
Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology (all including lab) and English Composition.
The Cuesta College Registered Nursing program prepares students to sit for the National Licensure Examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.Applicants who submit completed application and meet the general admission requirements for the college and fulfill the program pre-requisites will be required to complete a Background Check and Drug Screen, at their own expense, before they are able to begin clinical and internship rotations in the facilities of our community partners.
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Certificate | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate's degree | 36 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 39 |
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Cuesta College as reported by California state board of nursing.
NCLEX-PN Passrate History
NCLEX-PN passrate history of Cuesta College as reported by California state board of nursing.
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Cuesta College
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Allan Hancock College
32.25 miles away |
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West Hills College-Lemoore
84.01 miles away |
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Santa Barbara City College
86.92 miles away |
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San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield
94.58 miles away |
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College of the Sequoias
105.26 miles away |
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Hartnell College
106.21 miles away |
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Monterey Peninsula College
108.01 miles away |
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Porterville College
108.84 miles away |
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Ventura College
112.33 miles away |
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Fresno City College
112.44 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1968 - Current |
Admissions
100%
Acceptance RateNet Price
$10,342
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$8,538 |
| 30k to 48k$9,459 |
| 48k to 75k$11,339 |
| 75k to 110k$13,530 |
| Over 110k$14,968 |
Cost Per Credit Hours
Cost of a course per credit hour for undergrad and graduate classes.
Undergrad classes |
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|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
| 2016-2017 | $46.00 | $245.00 |
Graduate classes |
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|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
| 2016-2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Student Population
10,232
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,140
Women
5,092
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
56% |
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Hispanic |
31% |
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Two or more races |
5% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School NursesCalifornia State PTA offers scholarships annually ($500) to encourage PTA members to continue their education and pursue studies in higher education in California.Scholarships are granted to [...] |
FNSNA Promise of Nursing ScholarshipsThese scholarships are available to full-time student in selected regions of the U.S. Eligibility is determined by applicant's school/college of nursing's zip code. Applicants for [...] |
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing ScholarshipsLVN graduates may apply concurrently to the Foundation's Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship, and if rejected, may then apply for this scholarship. Scholarships are available to students who [...] |
Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship ProgramApplicant to this scholarship must be currently accepted or enrolled in an Associate Degree nursing program and must have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in [...] |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship ProgramStudents who are currently enrolled or accepted into a Bachelor of Science Nursing Program may apply and receive up to $13,000 for one academic year. In return for receiving the scholarship, [...] |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing
