by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at College of San Mateo, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of San Mateo were $1,332 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,384. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for totaled $44 in-state and $44 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,340 |
| Fees | $44 | $44 |
| Total | $1,332 | $11,384 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would College of San Mateo charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how College of San Mateo tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, College of San Mateo comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the College of San Mateo Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at College of San Mateo has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,940 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,940 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $11,340 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $11,340 |
This chart shows the way tuition at CSM has shifted across recent years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -0.72%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,322. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.24%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,410.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,322 | $11,410 |
| In 2 Years | $1,312 | $11,436 |
| In 3 Years | $1,302 | $11,462 |
| In 4 Years | $1,292 | $11,489 |
| In 5 Years | $1,282 | $11,516 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $45,797, or close to $5,228 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at College of San Mateo, visit the College of San Mateo Financial Aid page.
