Important Academic Statistics

Total 16,134 students attended City College of San Francisco in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 551 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 582 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,170 (full-time) and 616 (part-time).
The graduation rate of City College of San Francisco is 37% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population16,134
Graduation Rate37%
Number of Faculty1,133
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of City College of San Francisco is $14,656 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
94% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,233 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$14,656
Average Financial Amount$2,233

Offered Certificate Programs

City College of San Francisco offers 124 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 2,264 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate8801,655
2 Years Certificate350607
4 Years Certificate102
Total12402,264

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at City College of San Francisco are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 2,264 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 1,655 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 607 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 2 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 0 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations0
Natural Resources and Conservation 3 completers
Environmental Studies3
Architecture 2 completers
Architectural Technology/Technician2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 12 completers
Ethnic Studies12
Communication and Journalism 26 completers
Journalism2
Radio and Television24
Communications Technologies 36 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant17
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design11
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects7
Computer and Information Sciences 188 completers
Computer and Information Sciences0
Computer Programming/Programmer64
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1
Computer Graphics4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications117
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0
Computer Support Specialist0
Education 65 completers
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs65
Engineering Technology 18 completers
Biomedical Technology/Technician14
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician2
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 69 completers
Language Interpretation and Translation22
Chinese Language and Literature3
Japanese Language and Literature23
Russian Language and Literature0
German Language and Literature0
French Language and Literature2
Italian Language and Literature2
Spanish Language and Literature15
Filipino/Tagalog Language and Literature2
Work and Family Studies 408 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management47
Child Care Provider/Assistant354
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management7
English Language and Literature 8 completers
Creative Writing8
Library Science 29 completers
Library and Archives Assisting29
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 171 completers
Biology/Biological Sciences78
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)93
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 10 completers
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 99 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration14
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician56
Fire Science/Fire-fighting17
Forensic Science and Technology12
Social Sciences 6 completers
Geographic Information Science and Cartography6
Construction Trades 9 completers
Electrician0
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager8
Building Construction Technology0
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1
Mechanics and Repairers 18 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair12
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician1
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician2
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0
Welding Technology/Welder0
Visual and Performing Arts 67 completers
Dance0
Fashion/Apparel Design8
Interior Design4
Graphic Design27
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts6
Film/Cinema/Video Studies9
Cinematography and Film/Video Production11
Photography1
Music1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 213 completers
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk11
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician32
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician8
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)59
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist7
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling24
Community Health and Preventive Medicine71
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy0
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1
Business 198 completers
Business/Commerce1
Business Administration and Management97
Office Management and Supervision20
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping21
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science9
Small Business Administration/Management2
Banking and Financial Support Services6
Labor and Industrial Relations1
International Business/Trade/Commerce2
Real Estate24
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations15
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations0
Total1,655
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 13 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1
Landscaping and Groundskeeping8
Plant Nursery Operations and Management0
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management4
Communication and Journalism 1 completers
Journalism1
Radio and Television0
Communications Technologies 0 completers
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0
Personal and Culinary Services 10 completers
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts10
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager0
Work and Family Studies 1 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management1
Legal Studies 12 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal12
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 392 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies392
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 0 completers
Biology/Biological Sciences0
Physical Sciences 1 completers
Chemistry1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 25 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration25
Construction Trades 7 completers
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager7
Mechanics and Repairers 3 completers
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician3
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician0
Visual and Performing Arts 9 completers
Fashion/Apparel Design2
Graphic Design7
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 133 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant16
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician8
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder5
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary13
Medical/Clinical Assistant35
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant4
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training45
Business 0 completers
Retail Management0
Banking and Financial Support Services0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0
Total607
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 2 completers
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist2
Total2

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 16,134 students have enrolled into City College of San Francisco. By gender, 7,388 male and 8,746 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,523 White (21.84%), 1,093 Black/African American (6.77%), 4,339 Hispanic (26.89%), 5,412 Asian (33.54%), and 6,016 students with other races. 266 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total16,1347,3888,746
American Indian/Native American481929
Asian5,4122,3473,065
Black/African American1,093525568
Hispanic4,3391,9492,390
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander904941
White3,5231,7931,730
Two More805365440
Un-Known558254304
Non-resident Alien26687179

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