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College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo is a Public institution located in San Mateo, CA. The... school has approximately 7982 undergraduate students. The school offers students 2-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $24,121. The average age of students entering College of San Mateo is 24. The most popular programs at the College of San Mateo are: Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (27%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (15%), Social Sciences (10%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (8%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$6,300
Average Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Students Receiving Federal Loans
< 1%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$109

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the College of San Mateo.

Tuition & Fees
$6,300
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$2,263
Total Expected Costs
$8,563

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$1,521
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $534
$30,001 - $48,000 $1,763
$48,001 - $75,000 $4,564
$75,001 - $110,000 $5,957
$110,000 + $0

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the College of San Mateo.

7,982 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 51%

Female Students: 49%

30% Full Time / 70% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 24

Low Income Students: 11%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the College of San Mateo with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Students Receiving Federal Loans
< 1%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$109

The graduation rate at the College of San Mateo is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
39%
Students who Return after their First Year
70%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the College of San Mateo.

Associate Degrees
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Certificate/Diploma
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields

Most Popular Programs
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (27%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (15%)
  • Social Sciences (10%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (8%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%)