Community College
College of San Mateo
- BOverall Grade
- 2 Year
- San Mateo, CA
- 405 reviews
- ProfessorsC
- ValueB-
- DiversityA
- SafetyA-
- Student LifeA+
- LocationA
Athletic Division
CCCAA
Athletic Conference
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Address
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402
- Branch of
- San Mateo County Community Colleges
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College of San Mateo Rankings
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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ACT Range
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Cost
Net Price
$4,494/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
C
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Student Faculty Ratio
28:1
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
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
528 GraduatesSocial Sciences
117 GraduatesComputer Programming
110 GraduatesCommunications
109 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
105 GraduatesAccounting Technician and Bookkeeping
83 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
79 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
57 GraduatesElectronics Equipment Installation and Repair
55 GraduatesPsychology
54 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,469Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
7%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
40%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
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College of San Mateo Reviews
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I love College of San Mateo's, and if it were a four year I would stay all four years to get my bachelors degree. I specifically love the dance program. I really love that the kinesiology department in general is so diverse. The professors within the kinesiology department are so giving of their time in and outside of class and are very accommodating to all their students from what I've experienced and seen. My other general education classes have also been pretty great for the most part. Teachers in general have been really understanding and helpful. The teachers that I've had have really striven to prepare me and other students for a four year college experience. Not all teachers are that great, but I believe I've gotten pretty lucky in getting great teachers. For the price I feel that I am getting a lot out of the community college experience!
College of San Mateo is a great school! The counselors at CSM are so mindful of each students needs. The professors are somewhat hard but overall very understanding. I could just tell them "Hey, I'm stuck" and they will always work with me on on one instead of just turning me away. The environment is really fun! My peers were super chill and always willing to work together. Also, students are really connected especially with all the cool programs offered.
There are many aspects of CSM that I have appreciated. First, the campus is beautiful and well-kept. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Whether you need to meet with a counsellor or want to speak to your professor, the interaction is usually pleasant! I have had a positive experience in just about every class I have taken at CSM. I highly recommend this school to those who are looking to spend a few years at community college.