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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$14,021 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$864 tuition
$11,320 off campus room & board
$1,802 books
$35 fees

$18,893 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$5,736 tuition
$11,320 off campus room & board
$1,802 books
$35 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$721 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
43% of students receive aid
30% get federal aid ($4,740 avg)
41% get state aid ($916 avg)
3% get institn'l aid ($721 avg)
1% get loans ($3,011 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 16.3% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.87% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$1,250,913
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $4,212 43%
Federal Grant Aid $4,740 30%
Pell Grants $4,495 30%
Other Federal Grants $584 12%
Institution Grant Aid $721 3%
State Grant Aid $916 41%
Student Loans $3,011 1%
Federal Loans $3,011 1%
Other Loans - 0%

Merit Aid

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Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 2
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Financial Aid Contact Info
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402-3784
(650) 574-6161
http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $36
Out of State $239

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Anna
  • Feb-27-2013 I am a current student here

    $60 units is very affordable compared to many other public colleges in the area.

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  • 5
  • Anonymous from San Mateo, CA
  • Jan-13-2013 I am a current student here

    It is a very wise decision to attend a junior college and transfer to a university. The class sizes are smaller, it is a lot cheaper, and it is a smaller transition than leaving home on your own.

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