Skyline College
About Skyline College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Skyline College teaches on a ridge above San Bruno, with the Pacific on one side and the bay on the other, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and allied health are among its largest programs.
Founded
1960
Location
San Bruno, California
Students
7,620
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
44.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,272
Out-of-state: $9,956
Avg Net Price
$1,738
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$55,702
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
44.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
Not reported
Transfer Out
7.6%
The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
44.5%
$/Student
$5.8K
Class Size
Large
44.3% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,272
In-State
$9,956
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,971
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,880
After Financial Aid
$1,738
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$842
Receive Grants
9.9%
Take Loans
0.4%
Tuition is $1,272/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $1,738.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Skyline College fund their education.
While in School
9.9%
Get Grants
Free money
0.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,469
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Skyline College.
Gender
55.2%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,620
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52.8%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
29.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 55% of the student body. 52.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
7,620
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Skyline College fields 5 varsity teams with 190 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
190
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
121
Men
69
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Skyline Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$55,702
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$47K
166 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$64K
83 grads
4yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
73 grads
Psychology, General
$47K
71 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
56 grads
Communication and Media Studies
$61K
41 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $41K six years out, growing to $56K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.