College of San Mateo Demographics & Diversity Overview

71%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
22%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

College of San Mateo has a diverse student body with 71% students of color and 22% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
26.5%(3,309)
Hispanic
32.9%(4,102)
African American
2.5%(310)
Asian
25.9%(3,239)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander
2.1%(257)
Two or More Races
7.0%(874)
Unknown
3.0%(376)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color71%
Total Enrollment12,934
International Students22%

Cultural Engagement

College of San Mateo offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

College of San Mateo has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.2%(6,360)
Women
50.8%(6,574)

Gender Statistics

Men6,360

49% of total enrollment

Women6,574

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

College of San Mateo serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.3%(1,136)
18-19
27.3%(2,510)
20-21
17.4%(1,606)
22-24
10.6%(978)
25+
32.3%(2,977)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

College of San Mateo attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 22% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 202% in-state residents, -124% out-of-state students, and 22% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.2%(1,399)
International
9.8%(152)

Regional Representation

In-State1,399

202% of student body

International152

22% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

71%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

22%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age