Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,332 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,384 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,875 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $1,504 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 12.71% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.55% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does College of San Mateo Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,384
Books and supplies
$1,971
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$11,875
Average net price
$1,504
Average aid coverage
87%
$10,371 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at College of San Mateo pays approximately $1,504 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is College of San Mateo?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
College of San Mateo net price
$1,504
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
College of San Mateo Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,384 and average net price at $1,504. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,384
Current net price
$1,504
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for College of San Mateo in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$54,172
Undergraduates
7,359
10-Year Median Earnings - College of San Mateo vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
College of San Mateo graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends College of San Mateo?
Undergraduates
7,359
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
12.71%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.55%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 12.71% of College of San Mateo students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.55% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at College of San Mateo
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use College of San Mateo's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
College of San Mateo lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
College of San Mateo is listed at 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402-3784. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare College of San Mateo with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of San Mateo | Not available | $11,384 | $1,504 | $54,172 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is College of San Mateo's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for College of San Mateo in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is College of San Mateo tuition?
College of San Mateo's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,384.
What is College of San Mateo's average net price?
College of San Mateo's average net price in the local dataset is $1,504.
What is College of San Mateo's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,172 for College of San Mateo.
Is College of San Mateo accredited?
College of San Mateo's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend College of San Mateo?
The local dataset lists 7,359 undergraduate students at College of San Mateo.
What percentage of College of San Mateo students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for College of San Mateo in the local dataset is 12.71%.
What is the federal loan rate at College of San Mateo?
The federal loan rate for College of San Mateo in the local dataset is 0.55%.
Where should I verify College of San Mateo data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with College of San Mateo or the latest official federal education data.