College of San Mateo

College of San Mateo Overview

College of San Mateo is a public school in the suburban setting of San Mateo, California. College of San Mateo was founded in 1922 and the school now enrolls around 11,310 students a year, including 11,310 undergrad students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at College of San Mateo!

Are you interested in music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? College of San Mateo students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

College of San Mateo does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? College of San Mateo has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at College of San Mateo on the Student Life page.

2022 College of San Mateo Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$10,080

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Is College of San Mateo a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what College of San Mateo offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of San Mateo

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for College of San Mateo Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with College of San Mateo directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of San Mateo

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on College of San Mateo's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of San Mateo.

Based on this information, how does College of San Mateo sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is College of San Mateo a good school for you?

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Where is College of San Mateo Located?

College of San Mateo is located in the suburban setting of San Mateo, California.

If you are interested in seeing College of San Mateo for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 280 to San Mateo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Francisco International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what College of San Mateo and San Mateo are like without leaving home.

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