Current Rankings
College of San Mateo is consistently ranked as a top community college.
UniversityHQ, 2025
#2 Best Associate Degree Colleges in California
#2 Best Associate Degree Colleges in California
Wallet Hub, 2025
#6 Best Community Colleges
#6 Best Community Colleges
College Futures Foundation, 2025
Niche Best Colleges, 2026
#1 Best Online Colleges in California
#4 Best Community Colleges in San Francisco Bay Area
#6 Best Community Colleges in California
#10 Best Online Colleges in America
#18 Best Community Colleges in America
#29 Best AANAPISI Schools in America
#29 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America
#1 Best Online Colleges in California
#4 Best Community Colleges in San Francisco Bay Area
#6 Best Community Colleges in California
#10 Best Online Colleges in America
#18 Best Community Colleges in America
#29 Best AANAPISI Schools in America
#29 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America