- ProfessorsC+
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- SafetyA-
- Student ExperienceB
- LocationB+
College of San Mateo is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division III
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College of San Mateo Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Scores Range
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ACT Scores Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Application Website
Cost
Net Price
$4,639/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
24:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.48 responses
- 49%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.43 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.43 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
522 GraduatesAccounting Technician and Bookkeeping
169 GraduatesSocial Sciences
123 GraduatesCommunications
89 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
88 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
76 GraduatesComputer Programming
73 GraduatesFire Prevention and Safety Technology
62 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
46 GraduatesNursing
45 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,227Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
8%
After College of San Mateo
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
20%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
78%
National
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College of San Mateo Reviews
376 reviews
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I would definitely choose CSM if I had to do things over again. Counselors are nice, classes are fairly easy to get into and they evaluated my previous transcripts in a very timely manner. The student body is nice, welcoming and social. I've joined a few clubs and have found them helpful in the transfer process and also have given me priceless skills I can take away with me to a four year. Overall really happy here! I love all my classes but I would scope out the professors on ratemyprofessor.com before committing. Like any school, some professors are more effective teachers than others.
So far I have just done general ed classes to transfer, but I am so happy with the classes I've completed! My professors were better than the private university I used to go to (so that says a lot). Workload is average. Professors are mindful that most students at CSM work part or full time and are usually very flexible as long as you don't miss too much class. Curriculum is challenging at times and moderate to heavy studying is expected. Facilities are clean and sometimes modern, the science building is my favorite!
CSM faculty works hard to make sure they get their students where they want to go. Clubs help students get involved with local businesses and create field trips to companies, even Google! There is a job fair, although I have not attended yet. Counselors are clear on what classes you need to take and what experience you need to be a competitive applicant if you are transferring.