You can study anything from fire science to Japanese to astronomy at this sprawling hilltop community college, which…More offers more than 1,000 day, evening and online classes to more than 11,000 students.</p> <p>College of San Mateo boasts that it is in the top 5 percent of California community colleges in terms of student academic success. Many recreational facilities and other campus buildings are brand-new and compare favorably with those of many four-year colleges. The campus is well-served by SamTrans buses.</p>