City College of San Francisco

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San Francisco, CA
(415) 239-3000
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What Are the Key Stats for City College of San Francisco?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$1,696

Total Enrollment

19,267

Graduation Rate

40.1%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

4,846

Last reported year

How City College of San Francisco Compares

19,267 students puts City College of San Francisco among the larger trade and vocational schools — most peer institutions enroll under 1,000. Together, tuition of $1,696, a 40% graduation rate and $9,616 average net price after aid give a baseline read on cost and outcomes — useful when stacking City College of San Francisco against competitors of similar scale. Retention runs at 70%, a useful indicator of how well the school keeps students engaged year over year.

Where is City College of San Francisco?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at City College of San Francisco

809 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 19.0709
393 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0101
363 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0101
167 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 30.0101
139 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 11.0901

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for City College of San Francisco programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Major (AS) program at City College of San Francisco, 89% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Major (AS)89%

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore City College of San Francisco

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Enrollment

City College of San Francisco enrolls 19,267 students. The student body is 53.3% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 70% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

City College of San Francisco maintains a 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a strong 70% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

City College of San Francisco employs 402 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 89.1% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

City College of San Francisco offers programs in 34 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Child Care Provider/Assistant, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In 2025, the college awarded 4,846 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at City College of San Francisco is $1,696 for in-state students and $14,656 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $9,616. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

City College of San Francisco achieves a 28.6% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 24.4% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
50 Frida Kahlo Drive
San Francisco, CA, 94112-1898
Administrator
Kimberlee Messina
Chancellor

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,696
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $14,656
Average Net Price $9,616

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00450200
EIN: 941721925
IPEDS ID: 112190
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