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City College of San Francisco

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 37%

Located in San Francisco, California, CCSF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of City College of San Francisco is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

City College of San Francisco is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CCSF is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at CCSF suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,168

Cost of attendance at City College of San Francisco in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,704

Cost of attendance at City College of San Francisco in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at City College of San Francisco received on average $6,075 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,075
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 281 29% $5,098 $1,432,597
Other Federal Grant 281 29% $5,545 $1,558,197
State Grant/Scholarships 470 49% $2,207 $1,037,368
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 360 37% $1,093 $393,485
Total Grant & Scholarships 492 51% $6,075 $2,989,050

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of City College of San Francisco students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of City College of San Francisco students is 37.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.5%.

37.0%

  • asian 49.4% 277 students
  • African American 23.8% 19 students
  • white 34.9% 52 students
  • unknown 42.9% 3 students
  • hawaiian 11.8% 2 students
  • hispanic 18.7% 59 students
  • International Students 44.6% 66 students
  • Mixed Race 25.4% 16 students

Service Offerings

City College of San Francisco provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

City College of San Francisco offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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