# City College of San Francisco

> City College of San Francisco is a public college in San Francisco, CA, with 17,348 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $5,852 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 37%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $53,794.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/city-college-of-san-francisco-541
- Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.ccsf.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 112190
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $1,696 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,096 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $5,852 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20.2% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 37% |
| First-year retention rate | 68% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $53,794 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 17,348 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is CCSF tuition?

In-state tuition at City College of San Francisco is $1,696 and out-of-state tuition is $16,096 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $5,852 a year.

### What is the average net price at CCSF?

The average net price at City College of San Francisco, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $5,852 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at CCSF?

37% of first-time, full-time students at City College of San Francisco graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is CCSF the same as City College of San Francisco?

Yes. CCSF is the common short name for City College of San Francisco, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to CCSF?

The closest matches are Santa Rosa Junior College, Mt San Jacinto Community College District, and Sacramento City College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/city-college-of-san-francisco-541. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.