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Skyline College

#1792 in US ranking San Bruno, CA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$12,243
Tuition & fees
$1,148
Avg. aid
$2,318
Receiving aid
79%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$55,148
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Skyline College?

Skyline College holds student and community programming throughout the academic year, including cultural activities, arts events, and occasions that recognize student work and completion. Its student government and campus organizations also provide ways for students to organize events around shared interests.

These activities can be meaningful ways for commuters to meet peers, but schedules and formats change from year to year. A prospective student should not assume that a past celebration, festival, or performance is an annual tradition without checking the current activities calendar. Graduation and program-completion ceremonies are particularly relevant to students finishing a credential, while exhibitions and performances offer participation opportunities during the academic year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Skyline College?

Skyline College does not operate undergraduate residence halls. Students who need a place to live must arrange housing off campus; admission to Skyline does not include a housing placement, and the college's room-and-board estimate is a budgeting figure rather than a campus housing bill.

Off-campus choices can involve rent, deposits, utilities, transportation, and lease obligations that differ from the college's standard aid budget. Students comparing neighborhoods should account for the trip to campus at the times their classes actually meet. On-campus food options may serve students during operating hours, but they should not be mistaken for a residential dining program or a required meal plan. Current dining hours and availability are worth checking before relying on a campus option between evening classes.

Skyline College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

15

Skyline College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
29:1
Campus size
125 acres

Skyline College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Skyline College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Skyline College Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Skyline College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Skyline College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.