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Official website
www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/USAQS #9 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
San Mateo College
The institution commonly referred to as "San Mateo College" is College of San Mateo (CSM), a public community college in San Mateo, California. Founded in 1922, it is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and serves the San Francisco Peninsula with transfer, career-technical, and basic-skills programs. The college is known for strong transfer pathways to University of California and California State University campuses, as well as career education and workforce training. CSM operates a hillside campus in San Mateo and offers associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit courses. It supports a diverse student population with academic counseling, tutoring, financial aid, and student life programs. The college emphasizes accessibility, affordability, and student success for both local residents and international students.
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QS World #1001 · 2023Times Higher Education #1201 · 2023US News #1501 · 2023
- Tuition (International): $8,808
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, approximately 150 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
4/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Popular fields
GeneralAssociate Degree
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
10,000 students (1,000 international)
Campus: Suburban, approximately 150 acres
Location: California, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibraryPlanetariumScience LabsPerforming Arts CenterAthletic FacilitiesStudent CenterCareer and Technical Education Labs
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 100%
IELTS: Overall 5.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 5.5
💡Acceptance rate: 100%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
