College of San Mateo
College of San Mateo is a Public, 2-4 years located in San Mateo, CA. College of San Mateo is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of College of San Mateo is $1,332 for California residents and $11,428 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.39% from last year at CSM.
- Total 9,901 students have enrolled in CSM and, of that, 3,956 students enrolled online exclusively.
- CSM offers 102 programs and 48 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of CSM is 61% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at College of San Mateo is $1,332 for California residents and $11,428 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.39% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,434 | $9,094 |
| 2022 | $1,440 | $10,114 |
| 2023 | $1,376 | $9,552 |
| 2024 | $1,332 | $11,384 |
| 2025 | $1,332 | $11,428 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
College of San Mateo offers 96 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 46 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at College of San Mateo at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 62 | 32 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 4 |
| Total | 96 | 46 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 95 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 23 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 5 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 154 |
| Business Administration and Management | 126 |
| Psychology | 66 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 51 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 |
Student Population
Total 9,901 students have enrolled to College of San Mateo. By gender, there are 4,716 male and 5,185 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.91 to 1.
College of San Mateo offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,956 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Asian | 2,318 | 1,058 | 1,260 |
| Black or African American | 261 | 157 | 104 |
| Hispanic | 3,502 | 1,565 | 1,937 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 202 | 92 | 110 |
| White | 2,348 | 1,199 | 1,149 |
| Two or More Races | 649 | 335 | 314 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 260 | 126 | 134 |
| Total | 9,901 | 4,716 | 5,185 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at College of San Mateo is 61% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $2,349 and 58% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 61% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,349 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 151 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 293 |