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(650)738-4100
- Skyline College has a reputation of being an outstanding, medium-sized, two-year college, rich in diversity. We are known for our student-oriented focus and our faculty and staff are dedicated to ensuring that every student is made to feel welcome. A focus on quality and excellence is a Skyline tradition and at the heart of our academic programs and services.
School Highlights
- Skyline College serves 9,820 students (25% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Skyline College is one of 3 community colleges within San Mateo County, CA.
- The nearest community college is City College of San Francisco (6.70 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 217 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Skyline College | (CA) 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 |
| Total Faculty | 217 staff | 86 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 9,820 students | 7,105 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 45:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,459 students | 1,483 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,361 students | 5,622 students |
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| % Asian | 38%
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13%
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| % Hispanic | 27%
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37%
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| % Black | 3%
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7%
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| % White | 21%
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32%
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| % Hawaiian | 2%
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| % Two or more races | 4%
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3%
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| % Non Resident races | 1%
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3%
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| % Unknown races | 4%
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5%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.73 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 16%
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29%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,600 | $34,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Skyline College is a great place to start your university education-over half of Skyline's students are doing just that. You can complete the first two years (lower division) of university at Skyline College and then transfer to a four-year school to earn your bachelor's degree. Many, if not most, of our courses are transferable to a four-year school so you can take classes at Skyline that fulfill the lower-division general education requirements at a four-year school. In addition, Skyline offers courses that are articulated with campuses of the California State University System (CSU), the University of California (UC), and Bay Area private colleges. This means the class is the same as that offered at the CSU or UC campus. For 35 years, Skyline College has been one of the best community colleges in the state. Thousands of Northern San Mateo County community members have benefited in one way or another by completing coursework at Skyline. Whether you seek a college degree, new job skills, transfer to a university, or are taking classes for personal enrichment or recreation, Skyline College is here for you. We are excited at the prospect of helping you in the process of improving your life. All Skyline faculty and staff are committed to your success. University caliber faculty and vocational experts provide personalized instruction in small class sizes, giving you the attention you deserve. Support services such as the One-Stop Student Services Center, the Center for Advanced Learning and Technology, the TLC (Tutoring and Learning Center) and our Childcare Center are in place to assist you in reaching your goals.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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23,610 students | 6.70 Mi50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415)239-3000 6.7023,610 -
College of San MateoPublic8,935 students | 9.80 Mi1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650)574-6161 9.808,935 -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San FranciscoPivate, for profit442 students | 9.90 Mi350 Rhode Island Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415)216-4416 9.90442 -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San FranciscoPivate, for profit527 students | 11.20 Mi55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415)675-5200 11.20527 -
College of AlamedaPublic5,712 students | 14.60 Mi555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)522-7221 14.605,712
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