City College of San Francisco

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2023 Average Net Price

$12,130

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

17,808

29.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.6%

360 Graduates

About

City College of San Francisco is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at City College of San Francisco were Child Care Provider (1,057 degrees awarded), Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (222 degrees), and Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (183 degrees).

In 2023, 4,690 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City College of San Francisco. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (2,120 degrees), 1.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,077 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City College of San Francisco was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 210 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,130.

In 2023, 38% of undergraduate students attending City College of San Francisco received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at City College of San Francisco was $0. The cost of tuition at City College of San Francisco is $−8,253 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City College of San Francisco (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,130

2023 Value

41.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 City College of San Francisco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,130. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of City College of San Francisco grew by 41.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of City College of San Francisco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,029

Room and Board

$1,233

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City College of San Francisco was of $19,029 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 10.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,233. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 37.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at City College of San Francisco (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at City College of San Francisco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 59.6% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City College of San Francisco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at City College of San Francisco was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 210 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City College of San Francisco had a total enrollment of 17,808 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at City College of San Francisco is 5,314 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,494. This means that 29.8% of students enrolled at City College of San Francisco are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at City College of San Francisco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.9% Asian, 28.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% White, 6.92% Black or African American, 5.47% Two or More Races, 0.741% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at City College of San Francisco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (18.4%), followed by Asian Female (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City College of San Francisco in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,808 students. The full-time enrollment at City College of San Francisco is 5,314 and the part-time enrollment is 12,494. This means that 29.8% of students enrolled at City College of San Francisco are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City College of San Francisco (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City College of San Francisco was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), City College of San Francisco had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City College of San Francisco (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
5,683 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,071 enrolled students
White
3,615 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City College of San Francisco is 31.9% Asian, 28.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% White, 6.92% Black or African American, 5.47% Two or More Races, 0.741% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 751 students (4.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,600 more women than men received degrees from City College of San Francisco. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City College of San Francisco is asian (2,120 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,077 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at City College of San Francisco is Child Care Provider (1,057 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (222 degrees) and Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (183 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at City College of San Francisco, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (1,221 degrees awarded), Library Science (32 degrees), and Communication Technologies (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City College of San Francisco are Physicians (399,185 people), Postsecondary teachers (133,534 people), Other managers (132,997 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (116,647 people), and Other Physical Scientists (109,180 people).

The most specialized majors at City College of San Francisco in 2023 are Human Sciences (1,221 degrees awarded), Library Science (32 degrees), Communication Technologies (56 degrees), Biology (321 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City College of San Francisco are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at City College of San Francisco are Human Sciences (1,221 degrees awarded), Library Science (32 degrees), Communication Technologies (56 degrees), Biology (321 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (52 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City College of San Francisco are Elementary & secondary schools (246,626 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (120,294 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (104,824 people), Computer Systems Design (59,936 people), and Outpatient care centers (41,094 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City College of San Francisco.

Most Common (2023)

Child Care Provider
1,057 degrees awarded
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
222 degrees awarded
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
183 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at City College of San Francisco was Child Care Provider with 1,057 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at City College of San Francisco according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,545

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,145

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,545 degrees were awarded to men at City College of San Francisco, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,145).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City College of San Francisco by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 336 degrees were awarded to men at City College of San Francisco in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.781 times less than the 430 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,060 degrees were awarded to men at City College of San Francisco in Child Care Provider, which is 11.5 times more than the 92 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from City College of San Francisco completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (56.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at City College of San Francisco is Female and Asian (56.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.17% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
2,120 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,077 degrees awarded
White
737 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City College of San Francisco is asian (2,120 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,077 degrees).

4.26% of degree recipients (200 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
1,512 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
715 degrees awarded
Asian Male
608 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City College of San Francisco is asian female (1,512 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (715 degrees).

Operations

City College of San Francisco employs 405 Instructors. Most academics at City College of San Francisco are Female Instructor (243), and Male Instructor (162).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City College of San Francisco are: Office and Administrative Support, with 263 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 80 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.89M - Federal
$36.9M - State
$3.1M - Local

As of 2023, City College of San Francisco received $4.89M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $36.9M from state grants and contracts, and $3.1M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$104M

2023 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, City College of San Francisco paid a median of $104M in salaries, a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 39% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.636% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$45.5M

Instructional Salaries

405

Number of Employees

In 2023, City College of San Francisco paid a total of $45.5M to 405 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

405 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

263 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at City College of San Francisco was Instructor with 405 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City College of San Francisco were Office and Administrative Support with 263 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 80 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City College of San Francisco was Female Instructor with 243 employees, and Male Instructor with 162 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City College of San Francisco.

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