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City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA·Public·16,060 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 16,060 students.

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16,060
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Grad Rate
$41,800
Earnings
10 yr
$8,218
Debt

About This School

City College of San Francisco is a public institution located in San Francisco, California with approximately 16,060 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,696 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

City College of San Francisco is a public community college in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded as a junior college in 1935, the college plays an important local role, enrolling as many as 1 in 35 San Francisco residents annually. CCSF is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

Worth considering if you're a San Francisco resident looking for an affordable path to a degree or transfer — with median debt at graduation of just $8,218, you won't be buried in loans. That said, median earnings of $41,800 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you're entering and whether it leads to a clear transfer or career outcome. CCSF works best as a strategic stepping stone, not a destination.

Founded
1935

Notable Alumni

O. J. SimpsonDanny GloverBarbara EdenBill BixbyLee MeriwetherNora DunnTomas AranaOllie MatsonPatrick CowleySapphireMark di SuveroMaxime Faget

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,696
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,656
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants17%
Median debt at graduation$8,218

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,218
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,218
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino28%
Asian32%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (16,060 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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