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Colleges in San Francisco

There are at least 25 colleges in San Francisco, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 98,919 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 67,818 full-time students, and a reported 5,303 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include City College of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Academy of Art University and University of San Francisco.

Of Note For College Students

  • San Francisco is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in San Francisco.
  • Housing and buildings in San Francisco tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in San Francisco.

San Francisco QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Barbizon
San Francisco, California

  • Programs: Fashion Design, Marketing, Theatre
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

DeVry University
San Francisco, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

DeVry University
San Francisco, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California

Golden Gate University (FTI) offers many different programs and curriculums focused on adult oriented higher learning, with both online and on-campus learning options.

  • Programs: Accounting, Advertising, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Psychology, Public
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Heald College
San Francisco, California

Offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and technology. Located at 11 campuses in California, Oregon and Hawaii

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, Finance, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
San Francisco, California

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
San Francisco, California

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at thirteen campuses in ten states

  • Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry, Hospitality Management, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

The Art Institutes
San Francisco, California

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Arts Crafts and Leisure, Communication, Communications, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

San Francisco Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery
San Francisco, California 94105

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: animation and special effects, computer graphics, cinematography, fashion merchandising, graphic design, interior design, illustration, industrial design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 8,522 students, 6,597 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 800 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, California 94112-1898

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, health professions, automobile mechanics, registered nursing, cardiovascular tech, medical records tech, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 43,255 students, 20,151 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco
55 Stockton St
San Francisco, California 94108-5805

  • Programs: fashion merchandising, fashion design, design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 936 students, 822 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Miss Martys Hair Academy and Esthetics Institute
1087 Mission Street
San Francisco, California 94103

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 144 students, 127 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New College of California
777 Valencia St.
San Francisco, California 94110

  • Programs: humanities, counseling psychology, law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 881 students, 812 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Study abroad option.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Alliant International University
One Beach Street, Suite 100
San Francisco, California 94133-1221

  • Programs: clinical psychology, psychopharmacology, business management, organizational psychology, education courses, organizational behavior.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 798 students, 642 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
455 Arkansas St
San Francisco, California 94107

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 268 students, 247 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

American Conservatory Theater
30 Grant Ave
San Francisco, California 94108-5834

  • Programs: acting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 50 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

California Institute of Integral Studies
1453 Mission St 4th Fl
San Francisco, California 94103

  • Programs: counseling psychology, philosophy and religious studies, interdisciplinary studies, general studies, clinical psychology, psychology courses, anthropology, organizational psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 1,057 students, 846 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Miami Ad School - San Francisco
415 Jackson Street
San Francisco, California 94111

  • Programs: advertising, design and visual communication, photography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 57 students, 57 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut St
San Francisco, California 94133-2299

  • Programs: painting, photography, various performing arts, sculpture, cinematography, interdisciplinary studies, printmaking, design and visual communication.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 590 students, 534 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 41 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 505-570. Math: 455-540.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music
1201 Ortega St
San Francisco, California 94122-4498

  • Programs: music performance, voice, piano, music theory and composition.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 308 students, 292 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, California 94132

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, English, liberal arts and sciences, radio and television, education, film studies, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 28,950 students, 24,115 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,542 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-570. Math: 450-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center
747 Front Street
San Francisco, California 94111

  • Programs: psychology, interdisciplinary studies, organizational behavior.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 497 students, 486 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

University of California Hastings College of Law
200 McAllister St
San Francisco, California 94102-4978

  • Programs: law, legal professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,286 students, 1,286 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 300 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of California - San Francisco
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, California 94143

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmaceutical chemistry, pre-dentistry, oral pathology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,863 students, 2,863 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 500 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option.

University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, California 94117-1080

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, organizational behavior, information science, counseling psychology, sports and fitness management, psychology, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,457 students, 7,891 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,120 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-610. Math: 520-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Alameda Colleges272,2595,331 
Berkeley Colleges14102,74338,8948,316
Daly City Colleges1103,621150 
Emeryville Colleges46,882550 
Oakland Colleges15399,48424,1201,264
San Bruno Colleges140,1657,947 

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