College of San Mateo

1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA, 94402-3784
Tel: (650)574-6161
Public | 10,588 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • College of San Mateo serves 10,588 students (32% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body.
  • College of San Mateo is one of 3 community colleges within San Mateo County, CA.

School Overview:
College of San Mateo
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 210 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 10,588 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:50 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,368 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 7,220 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 27% 2%
% Hawaiian		 2% 1%
% Hispanic		 24% 6%
% Black		 4% 15%
% White		 41% 62%
% Two or more races		 2% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $658 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,234 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • College of San Mateo, the first community college in San Mateo County, is an open-access, student-focused, teaching and learning institution which serves the diverse educational, economic, social and cultural needs of its students and the community. By offering comprehensive, quality programs and services and by measuring student learning, College of San Mateo educates students to participate successfully in a changing world.
  • College of San Mateo is part of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD), along with Canda College in Redwood City and Skyline College in San Bruno.
  • College of San Mateo is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

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