College of San Mateo

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in San Mateo, California, San Mateo College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of San Mateo is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of San Mateo is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at San Mateo College is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

San Mateo College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,440

Cost of attendance at College of San Mateo in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,114

Cost of attendance at College of San Mateo in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at College of San Mateo received on average $5,763 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,763

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	83	18%	$5,697	$472,824
Other Federal Grant	203	45%	$4,240	$860,624
State Grant/Scholarships	187	42%	$2,270	$424,575
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	109	24%	$1,005	$109,500
Total Grant & Scholarships	242	54%	$5,763	$1,394,699

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of San Mateo students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of San Mateo students is 41.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.1%.

41.1%

asian 54.4% 80 students
African American 35.3% 6 students
white 47.3% 71 students
hawaiian 40.0% 12 students
hispanic 32.5% 91 students
International Students 36.8% 70 students
Mixed Race 51.0% 26 students

Service Offerings

College of San Mateo provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of San Mateo offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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