College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA · City · 7,977 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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Location
San Mateo, CA, 94402-3784 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SFO · San Francisco
6 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$10,837
Out-of-state COA
$20,889
Avg net price
$536
In-state tuition
$1,332
Out-of-state tuition
$11,384
Books & supplies
$1,971/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$-1,310
$30–48k
$-902
$48–75k
$3,342
$75–110k
$6,342
Admissions
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
Consumer completion
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,803
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,172
Median debt
$14,695
Monthly loan payment
$156
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500–$9,625
Debt (90th percentile)
$14,475
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
24
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
11%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$20,282
Independent students
39%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
73%
Race & ethnicity
White
23%
Hispanic
35%
Black
3%
Asian
23%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
4%
NH/PI
2%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Full-time faculty
41%
Avg faculty salary
$13,450/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,125
Federal loan rate
1%
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