College of San Mateo

San Mateo at a Glance

Public
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Midsize
Campus Setting
6,894
Students Enrolled
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
47%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending San Mateo

$1,332
Avg Tuition
$3,738
Average Loan
$7,411
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $398 to $7,411 depending on aid.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Social Sciences - General Studies
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Computer Science
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
  • Physics

Awards Conferred

San Mateo Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

10%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

San Mateo students borrow an average of $3,738 in loans including federal and private sources.

Other Academic Services

  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Day Care Services
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
College of San Mateo
$1,332
47.0%
10.0%
Associates Colleges with Transfer Out Focus
$4,367
30.1%
12.0%
Public
$6,799
44.9%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,663
40.2%
31.8%
California
$18,761
55.8%
42.4%

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