Kim Lopez President | Canada College
Kim Lopez President | Canada College
Of the nine institutions in the county, Menlo College was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 3,357 people applied to San Mateo County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 16,470 students enrolled in the universities, all of them in undergraduate programs. In total 11.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Hispanic (36.8%) and white (23.3%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, College of San Mateo stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 7,512 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for four institutions in San Mateo County, including Skyline College, Unitek College and Alder Graduate School of Education.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame de Namur University | -- | -- | -- |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | -- | -- | 2,668 |
| College of San Mateo | -- | -- | 7,512 |
| Hilltop Beauty School | -- | -- | 102 |
| Menlo College | 3,357 | 2,081 | 800 |
| Canada College | -- | -- | 5,388 |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | -- | -- | -- |
| Skyline College | -- | -- | -- |
| Unitek College | -- | -- | -- |
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