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College Of San Mateo, California

Overview of College Of San Mateo

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media, landscaping and horticulture, business and management, and security and law enforcement.

College Of San Mateo Selectivity

College Of San Mateo accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

College Of San Mateo Tuition and Affordability

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.

Contacting College Of San Mateo

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

College Of San Mateo awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts209liberal arts and sciences, Japanese language, social services, speech and rhetoric, Italian language, German language, Spanish language, English, ...
Business And Management180accounting, business management, business, sales, retail, sales and marketing
Security And Law Enforcement79fire-fighting, criminal justice and police
Nursing And Emergency Medicine79registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Beauty And Cosmetology57cosmetology
Design30graphic design
Media29digital communications, radio and television, journalism
Landscaping And Horticulture25landscaping, floristry, plant nursery
Computer Science And Engineering24computer programming, computer science, system administration, computer networking
Construction Trades24building inspector, plumbing, electrician
Family And Social Work24human services
Medical Assistant And Technician23dental assistant, medical assistant
Engineering Technician15HVAC tech, drafting, engineering technology
Production Trades13welding
Therapy And Counseling11substance abuse counseling
Mechanics And Repair11electrical installation and repair, avionics maintenance
Office And Administration8administrative assistant
Science7biology, physics, physical sciences, geology, chemistry
Real Estate And Construction Management5real estate
Mathematics4mathematics
Medicine2medical preparatory
Photography And Commercial Art1drawing, film studies, commercial art, photography, cinematography
Music1music
Engineering1engineering
Architecture And Planning1architectural tech
Art Studies0art studies
Science And Laboratory Technician0biology tech

Number of programs and degrees for College Of San Mateo in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree37162
Award of less than 1 academic year29633
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years19620

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White42%
Black4%
Hispanic17%
Asian29%
American Indian1%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1921%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-648%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California92%
State unknown8%

College Of San Mateo Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time32 %

College Of San Mateo Room and Board (2005)

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.

College Of San Mateo Faculty

College Of San Mateo has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year0*3$87,080
All faculty totalcalendar year0*3$87,080

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year81$67,31085$68,737
All faculty totalacademic year81$67,31085$68,737

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorshort term2*2*
All faculty totalshort term2*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

College Of San Mateo Degree Programs (2005)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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College Of San Mateo Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets College Of San Mateo Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%College Of San Mateo Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%College Of San Mateo Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%College Of San Mateo Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%College Of San Mateo Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in design
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%College Of San Mateo % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in media
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%College Of San Mateo Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%College Of San Mateo % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%College Of San Mateo Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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