College of San Mateo
The College of San Mateo is a two-year community college located in San Mateo, California. This school serves around 10,000 different students and it has many different programs. Students will be able to pursue over 70 associate's degree programs and nearly as many certificate programs. It makes the educational process as convenient as possible for all of its students, too. This school offers many options for schooling times including day classes, night classes, and weekend classes. It was originally established in 1922 and has been providing students with high-quality educational opportunities for decades.
Students will be able to pursue an Associate's Degree in Nursing at this community college. There is also a one-year LVN-RN program for students to consider. This program is quite popular and has been helping many prospective nurses to find lucrative careers for many years now. The school nursing program is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. All of these programs are eligible for transfer to a four-year school as well, making it possible to further your education and gain a higher degree in the future. This program is capable of providing students with learning opportunities through experiences at local hospitals, community health agencies, and more.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students9,263 |
Student to Faculty Ratio29:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Associate's degree | 6 | 36 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $215/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $9,675 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $15,050 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $26,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 33% of College of San Mateo's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 16% | $4,535 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $386 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,769 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,127 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | $7,319 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,384
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$534 |
$30,001 to $48,000$1,763 |
$48,001 to $75,000$4,564 |
$75,001 to $110,000$5,957 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
9,263
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,620
Women
4,643
Men
27%
Full-time
73%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
30% |
White |
27% |
Asian |
23% |
Non-resident alien |
9% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.