Skyline College — tuition $1,288 in-state, $11,340 out-of-stateSkyline College campus, San Bruno, CA. Photo: Skyline College, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 41%
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C
45/100
Experience
C
51/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
9,428
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
28.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,652
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Skyline College ▼
8%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Skyline College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$55,702
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,261
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
44.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
9.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 91st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Skyline College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Skyline College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $1,311,213
Avg rent near campus: $3,339/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94134 (2.8% cap, San Francisco)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$1,288
$11,340
Financial Aid
85%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$4,652
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~792 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person38%
Hybrid (Some Online)23%
Fully Online39%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)52%
25-64 (Adult)28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Skyline College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Skyline College?
Tuition at Skyline College is
$1,288 for in-state students
and $11,340 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,652.
What is the graduation rate at Skyline College?
The graduation rate at Skyline College is 41%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Skyline College a good school?
Skyline College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Skyline College?
Skyline College has a total enrollment of 9,428 students.
Is there rental demand near Skyline College?
Yes! Approximately 8% of students at Skyline College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 792 students who need rental housing near campus.
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