College of San Mateo

  • 2 Year
  • San Mateo, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

9,901
College of San Mateo overview
College of San Mateo overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

The College of San Mateo is a public community college situated on a hilltop campus in San Mateo, California, located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The 153-acre suburban campus, established in 1922, features modernist architecture and panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. Operating within the San Mateo County Community College District, CSM offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs, with particular strengths in engineering, healthcare, technology, and business programs that align with the region's workforce needs. The college maintains transfer agreements with the University of California and California State University systems, while also providing career education and technical training. Campus facilities include recently renovated science buildings, a dental assisting clinic, and a flagship Health and Wellness Center that serves both students and community members.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,332

Out of State Resident Tuition

$11,384

Breakdown

In State Costs for College of San Mateo
  • Tuition $1,332
  • Books and Supplies $1,971
  • Other Fees $44
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $31,288
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,913
  • Total One Year Cost $40,548

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at College of San Mateo are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Business. 19% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 17% in Health Professions, and 12% in Business.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 19%
  • Health Professions 17%
  • Business 12%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 12%
  • Social Sciences 10%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122791.

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Last updated: August 2026