City College of San Francisco
About City College of San Francisco
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
City College of San Francisco teaches across the city from Ocean Avenue and a string of neighborhood campuses, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences, human development and nursing are its largest programs, and for years it charged San Francisco residents nothing at all.
Founded
1935
Location
San Francisco, California
Students
17,348
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
40.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,696
Out-of-state: $14,656
Avg Net Price
$6,906
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,805
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
40.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.6%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
42%
$/Student
$9.9K
Class Size
Large
The 40.1% graduation rate is below average, but 69.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,696
In-State
$14,656
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,294
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,870
After Financial Aid
$6,906
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,121
Receive Grants
16.7%
Take Loans
0.6%
Tuition is $1,696/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,906.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at City College of San Francisco fund their education.
While in School
16.7%
Get Grants
Free money
0.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$13,954
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,218
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$87/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,218, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends City College of San Francisco.
Gender
53.4%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
17,348
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
58.8%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 55% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
17,348
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
City College of San Francisco fields 9 varsity teams with 242 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
242
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
136
Men
106
Women
4
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of City College of San Franciscoearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,805
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
353 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
157 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
95 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$100K
84 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
—
81 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
80 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.