College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About College of San Mateo
College of San Mateo is a mid-sized, public institution in San Mateo, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 7,977 students. 61% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $54,172.
Open
Acceptance
$536
Net price
7,977
Enrollment
61%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
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Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
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Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$536
Average net price
$1,332
In-state tuition
$11,384
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,971
Books & supplies
$10,837
Total cost of attendance
11%
Students receiving Pell grants
1%
Students with federal loans
$14,695
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$54,172
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,803
Median earnings (6 yrs)
61%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
73%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,125
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,977
Total enrollment
73%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
51%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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