Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,332
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,384
- Average Net Price
- $1,504
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 12.7%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $31,288
- Books & Supplies
- $1,971
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,695
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $156/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $127 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $646 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $3,951 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $6,489 |
| $110,001+ | $7,818 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay almost nothing to attend College of San Mateo. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $127 per year after aid. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $3,951 annually. The sticker price of $1,332 for California residents already ranks among the lowest in the state.
Over two years, total costs range from $254 for low-income students to $15,636 for wealthy families earning over $110,000. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,695, translating to monthly payments of $156. With median earnings of $54,172 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume less than 4% of income. The 56% loan repayment rate reflects typical community college challenges but debt loads remain manageable.
Low-income students get the extraordinary deal here. Families earning under $48,000 pay less than $650 per year for quality education in expensive San Mateo County.
Over two years, total costs range from $254 for low-income students to $15,636 for wealthy families earning over $110,000. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,695, translating to monthly payments of $156. With median earnings of $54,172 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume less than 4% of income. The 56% loan repayment rate reflects typical community college challenges but debt loads remain manageable.
Low-income students get the extraordinary deal here. Families earning under $48,000 pay less than $650 per year for quality education in expensive San Mateo County.
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