College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California
2-year Public university

Overview

College of San Mateo is a public institution established in 1922 with suburban setting located at San Mateo.

Setting
Suburban
Location San Mateo, California
Type 2-year Public
Year Founded 1922
Size Medium
7,494 Undergraduates

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Construction Trades
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Personal And Culinary Services
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$10,286
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$2,140
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $1,440
Outstate Tuition Fee $10,114
Room and Board Fees --
$38,700 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Not Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

56 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $10,286
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Union Scholarship Fund
Total Worth $1,000 per year
Eligibility Full time, part time, continuing, or transferring students participating in community service activities
Minimum Criteria a minimum GPA of 2.5
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline March 2
Edward Barthold Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Eligibility Incoming freshmen from Canada
Minimum Criteria Minimum GPA is 3.0 with a major in nursing, medical sciences or biology-related sciences
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline March 2
Hamilton Family Chancellor's Scholarship Fund
Total Worth $1,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria a minimum GPA of 3.0, are full time students, and enrolled in a minimum of 12 units
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline March 2

Other Scholarships

Kathleen A. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
Total Worth $5,000
Details This scholarship, supported by the American Association of University Women, San Mateo Branch, is for SMCCCD students who have attained a minimum GPA of 3.5, show financial need, and will transfer in the following fall term to a four-year institution of higher learning accredited by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Deadline March 2
Big Smile Scholarship
Total Worth $1,022
Details This scholarship was established in memory of the donor’s uncle whose big smile was the defining characteristic of his personality. In his work as an appliance salesman for Sears, and in his personal life, his big smile made people feel welcome and appreciated. He himself never attended college, but would support low-income students attending college. This districtwide scholarship is for any student that demonstrates financial need.

Students

7,494 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
--% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
44% Students graduate within 6 years