City College of San Francisco
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Tel:
(415) 239-3000
- For 67 years, City College of San Francisco has served the needs of its city in the truest populist tradition. Its goal of "providing educational and cultural opportunities to a diverse and changing community". With 85,000 students spread across nine city-wide campuses, its success is very "down to earth". This multicultural and generational, fully-accredited community college, is one of the largest in the country.
School Highlights
City College of San Francisco serves 24,441 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
City College of San Francisco ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,456 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
| City College of San Francisco | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 1,456 staff | 308 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- City College of San Francisco (CCSF) offers courses in more than 50 academic programs and over 100 occupational disciplines. There is a full range of credit courses leading to the Associate of Arts and Science degrees, most of which meet the general education requirements of four-year colleges and universities. Occupational courses and programs prepare students for immediate employment. Free noncredit courses such as English as a Second Language and Citizenship, as well as classes designed for Older Adults, are also available. Competitively priced, short-term community service courses meet the training needs of business, industry and government, and personal enrichment of community members. City College has seen many of its students go on to successful careers in a variety of high profile fields, including theater, journalism, science, and professional sports. With its history of innovative curriculum, awards for an excellence, and an impressive roster of loyal alumni, City College continues to make good on its promise. Learning Assistance Center programs provide students with academic support services. The Learning Assistance Center offers a variety of services including tutoring, study groups and workshops. Our labs include a reading lab, a writing lab and three computer labs. We offer college success courses, career success courses and a tutor training course. Online courses provide students an opportunity to learn in an environment that is physically remote from professors and fellow students, but often at the same time surprisingly close and personal. These courses will open the classroom to a world of dynamic, diverse content. However, you also should understand that online courses are not for everyone. To succeed, you have to be self-motivated, possess good study skills, and be an independent learner. Most students find that online courses are as challenging as on-campus courses.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to City College of San Francisco is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco (5.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San FranciscoPrivate for-profit188 students | 5.00 Mi55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 675-5200 5.00188 - Skyline CollegePublic8,803 students | 6.30 Mi3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 738-4100 6.308,803 - College of AlamedaPublic5,667 students | 10.10 Mi555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-7221 10.105,667 - Laney CollegePublic10,424 students | 11.50 Mi900 Fallon Sreet
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 834-5740 11.5010,424 - Berkeley City CollegePublic5,644 students | 14.20 Mi2050 Center Sreet
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-2800 14.205,644
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