College Of San Mateo
School Notes Overview:
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. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | San Mateo County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,717 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 7,796 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 10,513 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 31% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 14% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,271 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 29% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $917 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 1% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,678 | $3,143 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 01/12/2009.
In the News:
- Class notes (San Mateo Daily Journal)
posted on March 20, 2010 at 11:14:10 am
San Mateo Middle College High School, an alternative education program for San Mateo Union High School District juniors and seniors, is accepting applications for fall 2010. The application deadline is March 26. - CSM downs Skyline in clash of rivals (San Mateo Daily Journal)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 11:09:09 am
There is a big difference between a standard rundown and a game of pickle. And the great thing about pickle is: It’s fun for everybody. There were some great pickles yesterday in College of San Mateo’s 8-5 home win over Skyline. - Small ball helps College of San Mateo to baseball victory (San Jose Mercury News)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 06:53:51 am
Four bunts and one big blast do most of the offensive damage - CSM journalism students win state awards (San Mateo Daily Journal)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 11:12:30 am
Two College of San Mateo journalism students have earned top honors in writing contests that included two and four-year college students throughout the state. - College of San Mateo smokers confined to car lots (The San Francisco Examiner)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 01:33:58 am
Smokers on the College of San Mateo campus will need to walk a little farther before they can light up next school year. A new school policy that will require smokers to remain in parking lots will go into effect this fall, according to college officials. The move was made for better enforcement of...
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