College Of San Mateo
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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 | 1,444 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 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 1% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,678 | $3,129 |
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:
- On the verge of history (San Mateo Daily Journal)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:09:37 pm
On paper, Saturday’s Northern California Community College football championship game between host College of San Mateo and Reedley is a mismatch. But the top-ranked Bulldogs (9-1) didn’t get this far by overlooking opponents. - Tigers will take on a 9-1 San Mateo squad (The Reedley Exponent)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:25:04 pm
Despite a 34-6 loss in the Battle for the Pump last Saturday afternoon, Reedley College will play for the Northern California Championship at 1 p.m. next Saturday at the College of San Mateo. - Around the Horn (Contra Costa Times)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:25:37 pm
Vikings end season with loss The Diablo Valley College football team brought the 2009 season to a close on Nov. 14 with a 49-28 loss to host College of San Mateo. - College of San Mateo plays Reedley for NorCal community college football title (Contra Costa Times)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:55:22 am
n Win vs. Reedley would send Bulldogs to state - CSM, 9-1, in hunt for state title (San Mateo Daily Journal)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 12:09:15 pm
College of San Mateo won its first NorCal Conference football title Saturday and will host Valley Conference champion Reedley in the Bulldog Bowl Saturday afternoon at 1p.m. for the overall Northern California Community College crown and the right to host the state championship game Dec. 12.
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