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CO

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$536
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
8.0K
Students
Medium campus body
$43,803
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

College of San Mateo is a public institution located in the city setting of San Mateo, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.0K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,794
Earnings 5yr: $135,534
Debt: $12,831
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,390
Earnings 5yr: $56,998
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,120
Earnings 5yr: $58,331
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,857
Earnings 5yr: $60,987
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,619
Earnings 5yr: $47,134
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,708
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $64,571
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$536
In-State Tuition$1,332
Out-of-State Tuition$11,384
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

11%
Pell Grants
1%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$43,803
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,172

Completion Signals

61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,875
Est. Monthly Payment
$74/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%
Men
52%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
73%
Avg Family Income
$24,121
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