College of San Mateo California

Public two-year college in San Mateo serving about 9,200 students with low in-state tuition of $1,288 annually.

College statistics

Address:
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA
94402
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,288
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$11,384
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,288
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$11,384
Total Student Enrollment:
9,208
Endowment (End of Year):
$15,717,925
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

College of San Mateo is a public two-year institution in San Mateo, California, offering transfer and vocational pathways to a diverse student body. Located in the Bay Area, the college serves the greater San Mateo community with accessible, short-term, and degree-track options.

In-state tuition runs $1,288 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $11,384. The college enrolls approximately 9,200 students across its programs. These low in-state costs make the college an economical entry point for California residents beginning college or completing general education requirements before transferring.

As a community college, CSM functions primarily as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions, though it also offers workforce training and certificate programs. The college works best for students seeking affordable coursework, those new to higher education, working adults, and anyone testing academic readiness before committing to a university. For more information, visit www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/.

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