City College of San Francisco

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2021 Average Net Price

$9,261

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.37%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

17,447

30.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37%

497 Graduates

About

City College of San Francisco is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at City College of San Francisco were Liberal Arts & Sciences (481 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (34 degrees), and Medical Assistant (30 degrees).

In 2021, 4,442 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City College of San Francisco. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (1,803 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,104 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,261.

In 2021, 32% of undergraduate students attending City College of San Francisco received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$9,261

2021 Value

7.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 City College of San Francisco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,261. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of City College of San Francisco grew by 7.09%.

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

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City College of San Francisco was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32% of undergraduate students at City College of San Francisco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 32% 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.

5.37%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at City College of San Francisco was 5.37%, which represents 13 out of the 242 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 17,447 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at City College of San Francisco is 5,317 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,130. This means that 30.5% 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 33.1% Asian, 27.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% White, 7.53% Black or African American, 5.27% Two or More Races, 0.739% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at City College of San Francisco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (18.2%), followed by Asian Female (17.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City College of San Francisco in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,447 students. The full-time enrollment at City College of San Francisco is 5,317 and the part-time enrollment is 12,130. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at City College of San Francisco are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

68%

2021 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), City College of San Francisco had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

Asian
5,780 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,815 enrolled students
White
3,529 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City College of San Francisco is 33.1% Asian, 27.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% White, 7.53% Black or African American, 5.27% Two or More Races, 0.739% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 632 students (3.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 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 (1,803 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1104 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at City College of San Francisco is Liberal Arts & Sciences (481 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (34 degrees) and Medical Assistant (30 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (856 degrees awarded), Library Science (36 degrees), and Communication Technologies (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (88,965 people), Other managers (53,392 people), Physicians (36,082 people), Registered nurses (35,783 people), and Education administrators (28,016 people).

The most specialized majors at City College of San Francisco in 2021 are Human Sciences (856 degrees awarded), Library Science (36 degrees), Communication Technologies (72 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (41 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (270 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at City College of San Francisco are Human Sciences (856 degrees awarded), Library Science (36 degrees), Communication Technologies (72 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (41 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (270 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (185,471 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (108,387 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (75,422 people), Computer Systems Design (45,281 people), and Outpatient care centers (35,412 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 (2020)

General Social Sciences
306 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
203 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
175 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at City College of San Francisco was General Social Sciences with 306 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,421

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,421 degrees were awarded to men at City College of San Francisco, which is 0.47 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,021).

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 2021, 187 degrees were awarded to men at City College of San Francisco in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.623 times less than the 300 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 738 degrees were awarded to men at City College of San Francisco in Child Care Provider, which is 18 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% 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 44% 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 (55.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at City College of San Francisco is Female and Asian (55.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.402% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
1,803 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,104 degrees awarded
White
687 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City College of San Francisco is asian (1,803 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1104 degrees).

3.89% of degree recipients (173 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
1,293 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
778 degrees awarded
Asian Male
510 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City College of San Francisco is asian female (1,293 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (778 degrees).

Operations

City College of San Francisco employs 489 Instructors. Most academics at City College of San Francisco are Female Instructor (293), and Male Instructor (196).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City College of San Francisco are: Office and Administrative Support, with 289 employees, Service, with 98 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 79 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$22.4M - Federal
$37.8M - State
$2.38M - Local

As of 2021, City College of San Francisco received $22.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $37.8M from state grants and contracts, and $2.38M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$152M

2021 Salaries

0.636%

decline from 2020

In 2021, City College of San Francisco paid a median of $152M in salaries, a 0.636% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$49.8M

Instructional Salaries

489

Number of Employees

In 2021, City College of San Francisco paid a total of $49.8M to 489 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

489 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

289 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at City College of San Francisco was Instructor with 489 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City College of San Francisco were Office and Administrative Support with 289 employees, Service with 98 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 79 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City College of San Francisco was Female Instructor with 293 employees, and Male Instructor with 196 employees.

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