Skyline College is a public community college located in San Bruno, California, founded in 1969 and part of the San Mateo County Community College District. Serving over 15,000 students, Skyline offers associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 programs covering business, computer science, engineering, health sciences, public safety, liberal arts, and international trade development. Situated on a hilltop between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the college provides exceptional access to the Bay Area's technology, healthcare, and international business sectors. Skyline has strong transfer partnerships with UC and CSU campuses and is particularly well-regarded for its nursing, computer networking, and international trade programs. The college's diverse student body includes students from more than 40 countries, and Skyline's International Student Program maintains a supportive community for F-1 visa students drawn by the region's global economic opportunities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$11,428
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,956
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
