San Francisco Film School
San Francisco Film School is a Private, 2-4 years school located in San Francisco, CA. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (7/31/2013 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at San Francisco Film School is Cinematography and Film/Video Production and the 2025 tuition and fees is $48,650. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cinematography and Film/Video Production programs ($29,990). The length of the program is 70 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 23 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at San Francisco Film School.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | $48,650 | $1,000 | 70 Hours | 23 Months | $29,990 |
| 2 | Cinematography and Film/Video Production | $35,000 | $1,000 | 48 Hours | 18 Months | $29,990 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 127 students attended San Francisco Film School in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 13 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 19 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 24 (full-time) and 22 (part-time).
The graduation rate of San Francisco Film School is 67% and the retention rate is 25% at the school.
| Student Population | 127 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Number of Faculty | 32 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of San Francisco Film School is $48,650
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
23% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,453 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $48,650 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $24,143 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $12,938 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,453 |
Offered Certificate Programs
San Francisco Film School offers 1 career programs for 2 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, 58 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 58 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at San Francisco Film School are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 58 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 58 completers |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 58 |
| Total | 58 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 127 students have enrolled into San Francisco Film School. By gender, 115 male and 12 female students are attending the school.
There are 3 White (2.36%), and 124 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 115 | 12 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Two More | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 123 | 112 | 11 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 155 Sansome Street 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA
- 415-824-7000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information