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College Of San Mateo is found in San Mateo, California. San Mateo is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at College Of San Mateo.
The school is known for its programs in media, landscaping and horticulture, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
College Of San Mateo accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at College Of San Mateo is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 10,447 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at College Of San Mateo are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"College of San Mateo, the first community college in San Mateo County, is an open-access, student-focused, teaching and learning institution which serves the diverse educational, economic, social and cultural needs of the community. By offering comprehensive, quality programs and services, College of San Mateo educates students to participate successfully in a changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of San Mateo
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402-3784
General Phone: (650) 574-6161
Admissions Phone: (650) 574-6165
Financial Aid Phone: (650) 574-6147
http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu
College Of San Mateo awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 209 | liberal arts and sciences, Japanese language, social services, speech and rhetoric, Italian language, German language, Spanish language, English, ... |
| Business And Management | 180 | accounting, business management, business, sales, retail, sales and marketing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 79 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 57 | cosmetology |
| Design | 30 | graphic design |
| Media | 29 | digital communications, radio and television, journalism |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 25 | landscaping, floristry, plant nursery |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer programming, computer science, system administration, computer networking |
| Construction Trades | 24 | building inspector, plumbing, electrician |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | human services |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 23 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | HVAC tech, drafting, engineering technology |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | substance abuse counseling |
| Mechanics And Repair | 11 | electrical installation and repair, avionics maintenance |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Science | 7 | biology, physics, physical sciences, geology, chemistry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | drawing, film studies, commercial art, photography, cinematography |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | architectural tech |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of San Mateo in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 371 | 62 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 296 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 196 | 20 |
In 2005, College Of San Mateo had a total enrollment of 10,447 students (5,438 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 29% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Mateo, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (650) 574-6165
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 652 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
College Of San Mateo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 118100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (650) 574-6147
College Of San Mateo has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $87,080 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $87,080 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 81 | $67,310 | 85 | $68,737 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $67,310 | 85 | $68,737 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Chinese Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of San Mateo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy)
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