Cuesta College Demographics & Diversity Overview

51%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
4%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Cuesta College has a diverse student body with 51% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.7%(6,990)
Hispanic
33.3%(4,781)
African American
2.7%(394)
Asian
3.5%(497)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(62)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(34)
Two or More Races
6.4%(925)
Unknown
4.7%(671)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color51%
Total Enrollment14,378
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Cuesta College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Cuesta College has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.4%(7,107)
Women
50.6%(7,271)

Gender Statistics

Men7,107

49% of total enrollment

Women7,271

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cuesta College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
30.6%(3,189)
18-19
25.0%(2,608)
20-21
14.0%(1,461)
22-24
8.4%(879)
25+
22.0%(2,299)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Cuesta College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 175% in-state residents, -79% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.9%(902)
International
2.1%(19)

Regional Representation

In-State902

175% of student body

International19

4% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

51%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age