College of San Mateo

1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

  • Public
  • 2-year college
  • 7 trade programs
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About College of San Mateo

College of San Mateo is a public 2-year college in San Mateo, California, with about 14,972 students a year. It offers 7 trade programs we track, including police academy & criminal justice, cosmetology, dental assistant, and fire science & firefighting. It was formerly known as CSM.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$536
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
61%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$54,172
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
11%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Public safety

Welding & manufacturing

Construction trades

Beauty & wellness

Healthcare

IT & electronics

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

College of San Mateo
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402

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