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City College of San Francisco, also called CCSF, is a 2-year community college. It was established in August of 1935. The college enrolls over 30,000 credit students and more than 50,000 non-credit students every year. CCSF offers a wide array of degrees and certificate courses in arts, sciences, business, cinema, healthcare, technology and culinary arts.
City College of San Francisco has a number of campuses all over San Francisco:
The college’s sports team is called the CCSF Rams. The men’s sports include baseball, basketball, football, judo, soccer, track & field and cross-country; while the women’s teams are badminton, basketball, judo, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, cross-country, and volleyball.
The campus of City College is in San Francisco, CA, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at City College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. City College is known for its programs in medicine and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
City College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, City College had 46,411 students enrolled (17,383 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at City College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
City College Of San Francisco
50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112-1898
General Phone: (415) 239-3000
http://www.ccsf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,021 | liberal arts and sciences, geography courses, library assistant, Spanish language, Chinese language, Japanese language, sociology, Italian language, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 112 | cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical coding, dental assistant, radiation therapist, electrocardiograph tech, radiographer |
| Family and Social Work | 106 | child development, foodservice management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 94 | automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, avionics maintenance, autobody repair, small engine mechanics |
| Medicine | 86 | health professions |
| Medical Administration | 63 | medical records tech, community health |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 55 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, forensic science |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 50 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Business and Management | 44 | accounting, international business, sales and marketing, business and related services, business, banking, retail, labor relations |
| Law | 32 | legal assistant |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 32 | biology tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 30 | computer support, system administration, computer and info science, computer programming, computer networking, computer science, information technology, webmastering |
| Hospitality | 27 | travel services, hotel management |
| Design | 24 | graphic design, fashion design, interior design |
| Science | 22 | biological and biomedical sciences, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 20 | digital communications, radio and television, animation and special effects, journalism, mass communication, broadcast journalism, graphic communications |
| Office and Administration | 18 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, engineering technology, HVAC tech, manufacturing tech |
| Construction Trades | 11 | plumbing, apparel and textile marketing, construction manager |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | photography, film studies, cinematography |
| Architecture and Planning | 8 | architectural tech, architectural services |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 8 | real estate |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | landscaping, floristry, plant nursery |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | dance |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for City College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,170 | 60 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 572 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 160 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 137 | 70 |
In 2007-2008, City College had a total enrollment of 46,411 students (17,383 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 36% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 86% |
| State unknown | 14% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 584 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,532 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 450200)
City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 226 | 279 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 88 | 170 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 315 | $84,670 | 451 | $83,424 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 315 | $84,670 | 451 | $83,424 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
Architecture and Related Services, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Chinese Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, General
Filipino/Tagalog Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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