Skyline College: Review & Facts

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Skyline College is a medium two-year, public school with 8,525 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1969 and is the only school located in San Bruno, California.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree are offered at Skyline College.

Majors
Offered
54
Skyline College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical, Biology, Medical Assistant, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Skyline College is fair at 74% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The graduation rate at Skyline College is very low - 25%. Roughly 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Skyline College is a bit disappointing - 27:1. Learn more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - around $9,500 per year. The additional fees at Skyline College (not included in tuition costs) are around $100, which makes it a total of $9,600 a year.

Read the details about Skyline College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Skyline College will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Skyline College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (650) 738-4100 or check Skyline College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Skyline College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Skyline College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Skyline College.

Based on the college crime information, Skyline College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Skyline College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Skyline College
3300 College Dr
San Bruno, California
94066-1698, USA
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