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College of San Mateo
  • 2 Year
  • SAN MATEO, CA
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San Mateo County Community Colleges

College of San Mateo

#9 in Best Community Colleges in California
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Professors
      C+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Safety
      A
    5. Student Life
      A
    6. Location
      A
    College of San Mateo is an above-average public college located in San Mateo, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,342 undergraduate students. The College of San Mateo acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Social Science Research Methods, Business, and Economics. Graduating 49% of students, College of San Mateo alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,000.
    collegeofsanmateo.edu
    1700 W HILLSDALE BLVD
    SAN MATEO, CA 94402
    Branch of
    San Mateo County Community Colleges
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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    ACT Range
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Application Website
    collegeofsanmateo.edu/admissions/apply.asp

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $4,150 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,286 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    52%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Social Science Research Methods
      147 Graduates
    • Business
      143 Graduates
    • Economics
      76 Graduates
    • Psychology
      71 Graduates
    • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
      67 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      60 Graduates
    • Communications
      56 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      56 Graduates
    • Nursing
      50 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      30 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,342 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    6,152
    Undergrads Over 25
    30%
    Pell Grant
    26%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    49%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    82%
    National
    83%
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