College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About College of San Mateo
College of San Mateo (CSM) is a public community college in San Mateo, California. It is part of the San Mateo County Community College District. College of San Mateo is located at the northern corridor of Silicon Valley and situated on a 153-acre site in the San Mateo hills. The college currently serves approximately 15,000 day, evening and weekend students. The college offers 69 A.A./A.S. degree majors and 81 certificate programs.
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Open
Acceptance
$536
Net price
7,977
Enrollment
61%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$536
Average net price
$1,332
In-state tuition
$11,384
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,971
Books & supplies
$10,837
Total cost of attendance
11%
Students receiving Pell grants
1%
Students with federal loans
$14,695
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$54,172
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,803
Median earnings (6 yrs)
61%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
73%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,125
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,977
Total enrollment
73%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
51%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
College of San Mateo FAQ
Is College of San Mateo a public or private school?
College of San Mateo is a public institution located in San Mateo, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at College of San Mateo?
College of San Mateo has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does College of San Mateo cost?
The average annual net price at College of San Mateo is $536 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,332 in-state and $11,384 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at College of San Mateo?
About 61% of students at College of San Mateo complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do College of San Mateo graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, College of San Mateo students earn a median of $54,172 per year.
How many students attend College of San Mateo?
College of San Mateo enrolls about 7,977 students.
Campus
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