C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

City College of San Francisco

2-Year Public
📍 San Francisco, California 94112
City College of San Francisco campus, San Francisco, CA
City College of San Francisco campus, San Francisco, CA. Photo: Umi, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

17,808
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,130
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near City College of San Francisco ▼

55% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$1,165,294
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,321
1-Year Change
+11.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at City College of San Francisco, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,805
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,896
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,218
Median debt at graduation
40.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
16.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at City College of San Francisco

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$139,010+113%#2 of 560#2—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$100,031$97,305+20%#117 of 962#267—
Social Sciences—$56,257+30%#2 of 38#2—
Psychology—$52,214+33%#5 of 106#9—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The City College of San Francisco Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,165,294
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,321/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94124 (3.4% cap, San Francisco)

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🏆 Where City College of San Francisco Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Ethnic Studies
of 3 schools
#5
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
of 10 schools
#6
Architectural Technology/Technician
of 15 schools
#19
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
of 23 schools
#24
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
of 34 schools
#25
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
of 42 schools
#25
Child Care and Support Services Management
of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A $12,960

Financial Aid

59%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$12,130
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,859
$30,001 - $48,000$6,097
$48,001 - $75,000$9,465
$75,001 - $110,000$13,263
$110,001+$9,070

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Child Care Provider/Assistant 844 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 748 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 192 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 160 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 130 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 121 grads/yr Community Health and Preventive Medicine 116 grads/yr Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 114 grads/yr Ethnic Studies 102 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 88 grads/yr Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 87 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 78 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 77 grads/yr Psychology, General 77 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 69 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 68 grads/yr Computer Science 67 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Graphic Design 58 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 58 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from City College of San Francisco's top programs commonly pursue.

Childcare workers
$32k/yr 991,600 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Computer systems analysts
$104k/yr 521,100 jobs
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
$97k/yr 44,800 jobs
Computer network support specialists
$73k/yr 152,700 jobs

Student Demographics

17,808
Total Students
54%
Women
37%
Traditional Age (18-24)
55%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Hispanic 28%
Black 7%
Asian 33%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 55%
With Family 45%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~9,723 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 37%
25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at City College of San Francisco?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend City College of San Francisco?
Tuition at City College of San Francisco is $12,960 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,130.
What is the graduation rate at City College of San Francisco?
The graduation rate at City College of San Francisco is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is City College of San Francisco a good school?
City College of San Francisco has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend City College of San Francisco?
City College of San Francisco has a total enrollment of 17,808 students.
Is there rental demand near City College of San Francisco?
Yes! Approximately 55% of students at City College of San Francisco live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 9,723 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the San Francisco area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology