Students attend New College Of California in San Francisco, California, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. New College Of California degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. New College Of California is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 881 students at New College Of California (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at New College Of California are female.
More complete details are provided below.
New College Of California
777 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
General Phone: (415) 437-3400
Admissions Phone: (415) 437-3460
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 437-3442
http://www.newcollege.edu
New College Of California awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 208 | humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | counseling psychology |
| Law | 24 | law |
Number of programs and degrees for New College Of California in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 133 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 117 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 24 | 1 |
In 2005, New College Of California had a total enrollment of 881 students (812 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 61% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| State unknown | 61% |
| California | 16% |
| Wisconsin | 6% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (415) 437-3460
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,904 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,904 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
New College Of California participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1083100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 437-3442
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 30 | $30,503 | 24 | $31,880 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $30,503 | 24 | $31,880 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 10 | $2,870 | 9 | $2,418 |
| All faculty total | short term | 10 | $2,870 | 9 | $2,418 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New College Of California Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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