College of San Mateo
A Community College in San Mateo, California
College of San Mateo is a public community college located in San Mateo, CA. It offers 97 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The 2021 tuition & fees are $1,434 for California residents and $9,094 for out-of-state students at College of San Mateo. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,400) of public community colleges in California. It has 7,494 students that are higher than the average population (5,708 students) of community colleges in California. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (22 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $47,900.
Academic Overview
College of San Mateo is a Public, 2-4 years school located in San Mateo, California. For the academic year 2020-2021, the tuition & fees are $1,434 for California residents and $9,094 for other students on average. It offers 97 degree programs through 12 Certificate, 68 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $47,900.
| Type | Public, 2-4 years |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA |
| Phone | 650-574-6161 |
| Tuition & Fees (2020-2021) » | In-State$1,434 Out-of-State$9,094 |
| Student Population » | 7,494 Total Enrollment |
| Graduation Rate » | 44% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 70% (Full-time) 40% (Part-time) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $2,613 |
| Students to Faculty | 19:1 (5.26%) |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $47,900 |
2021 Tuition & Fees
The 2021 tuition & fees are $1,434 for California residents and $9,094 for out-of-state students at College of San Mateo. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,400) over public community colleges in California. The following table shows the 2020-2021 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at College of San Mateo. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $1,434 | $9,094 | Books & Supplies | $1,971 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $24,883 | |
| Average Financial Aid | $2,613 | |
| Cost of Attendance | $28,288 | $35,948 |
| After Financial Aid | $25,675 | $33,335 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $47,900 | |
| California Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
|---|---|---|
| College of San Mateo | $1,434 | $9,094 |
| Public Community Colleges in California | $1,552 | $8,400 |
| Public Community Colleges in U.S. | $4,627 | $8,312 |
Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study
College of San Mateo offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 12 Certificate, 68 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Total Programs | 12 | 68 | NOT OFFERED |
The next tables list each major program with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program. The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes.
Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and
not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Student Population
There are 7,494 students at College of San Mateo including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,585 male students and 3,909 female students are attending the school. The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
| Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,494 | 1,342 | 6,152 |
| Male Students | 3,585 | 722 | 2,863 |
| Female Students | 3,909 | 620 | 3,289 |
