1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402

As the largest and oldest community college in the San Mateo County Community College District, the college of San Mateo continues to offer students the best in education. Academic excellence, personalized instruction, and an exceptional value are just a few of the reasons why students choose to start their future at the College of San Mateo.

As an open-access, comprehensive Community College, the College of San Mateo strives to meet the needs of all learners by focusing on the students. Educational, social, cultural, and economic growth for students is promoted by the College of San Mateo in a variety of different ways. Inclusionary, quality programs and services are offered to CSM students to educate and empower them to participate successfully in our ever-changing global society. The College of San Mateo continually builds upon its strengths to ensure that all students' needs can be met as they reach for their professional and personal goals.

The College of San Mateo has created a climate that nurtures all aspects of students' lives. Safe, inviting, and invigorating learning environments can be found both inside and outside the classrooms on the College of San Mateo campus. Students are able to receive the support they need from CSM faculty and staff that includes everything from academic advising to career counseling to tutorial services and many other supports. When students leave the College of San Mateo, they leave as educated, engaged, responsible citizens who can make their dreams come true.

Quick Facts:

The College of San Mateo serves nearly 10,000 students each semester.

Over 45% of the diverse student population at the College of San Mateo is comprised of students who are 25 years or older.

More than 50% of the students at the College of San Mateo represent minority ethnic groups.

In 2006, for the sixth year in a row, the College of San Mateo was voted the Best College by readers of the San Mateo County Times.

The College of San Mateo is ranked fourth in the state for its academic success, according to the California Community College State Chancellor's Office.

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