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San Francisco Film School

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in San Francisco, California, San Francisco Film School is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of San Francisco Film School 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.

San Francisco Film School is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, San Francisco Film School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

San Francisco Film School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at San Francisco Film School are Cinematography and Film/Video Production. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $28,560
Books and Supplies $1,000
Total Cost $29,560

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 18 of freshman students at San Francisco Film School received on average $4,388 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.

$4,388
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 18% $4,388 $13,163
Other Federal Grant 3 18% $4,388 $13,163
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 18% $4,388 $13,163

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Francisco Film School 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 San Francisco Film School students is 62.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.5%.

62.5%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 66.7% 2 students
  • white 37.5% 3 students

Service Offerings

San Francisco Film School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

San Francisco Film School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families