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City College of San Francisco (CCSF)
- 50 Phelan Ave
- San Francisco, CA 94112
- OPEID College Code: 00450200
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- General Phone: (415) 239-3000
- Chancellor: Philip R Day Jr
- Website: www.ccsf.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 46,411
- College Alias: CCSF
City College of San Francisco is a two-year community college. It consists of eleven campuses; the Ocean Avenue campus being the primary. It is the second largest collegiate institution overall and the largest junior and community college in the US. Its motto: The truth shall make you free.
History
City College of San Francisco was founded in 1935. The Ocean Ave. Campus opened its doors in 1940. It established the first Women's Studies program in the US and was the first educational institution to offer aircraft mechanics training for women. In 1936, the hotel and restaurant management programs were established. City College of San Francisco has the oldest program that emphasizes the culinary arts. The school has a specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Academics
City College of San Francisco campuses include:
- Airport Campus
- Castro/Valencia Campus
- Alemany Campus
- Ocean Campus Main
- China/North Beach Campus
- Evans Campus
- Downtown Campus
- Mission Campus
- John Adams Campus
- Fort Mason Art Center
- Southeast Campus
Schools
City College of San Francisco is comprised of several schools, including:
- School of Business
- School of Behavioural and Social Sciences
- School of Science and Math
- School of Health and Physical Education
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of International Education and ESL
- School of Applied Sciences and Technology
Honours Program
The City College of San Francisco offers the Honours Program in order to provide high achieving and high potential students with great opportunities, including:
- Honours Courses and Events
- Transfer Priority
- Honours Degree Designation
The honours courses include enriched curriculum in either honours contracts or specific sections of core transfer courses. Honour students may look forward to participating in honours programs in a variety of colleges and universities.
Student Life
There are a wide variety of activities for students at City College of San Francisco, including:
- Campus Ministries
- Opera
- Drama
- Radio station
- Musical theatre
- Symphony orchestra
- Student government
- Television station
- Jazz band
- Literary magazine
- Dance and Film Society
There are eight Associated Students Council and over 80 student organizations and clubs within the College.
Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics are offered for both men and women. Teams include:
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Cross country
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Soccer
- Football
- Softball
- Tennis
- Judo
Student Activities Office
Services for students of City College of San Francisco offer the following:
- Associate Students
- Family Resource Center
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Inter-Club Council
- Women's Resource Center
- Queer Resource Center
- Student Leadership
- Student Union
- Students Supporting Students
- Multi-Cultural Center
Community
There are literally hundreds of things to see and do in San Francisco. Take a ride on a trolley or the cable cars for stunning views of the city. Visit Union Square, which was one of San Francisco's original parks and is now surrounded by hotels and elegant shops. Take a stroll down Lombard Street just below Hyde Street for a "crooked" walking experience.
If you enjoy stunning views, see the city and the bay from Coit Tower. For a cultural experience, visit Chinatown and explore the alleys and shops.
Of course everyone should see and walk on The Golden Gate Bridge. The architecture is amazing and it's an experience you'll never forget.
There are many free venues in San Francisco. Some are only free on certain days of the month, while others are continually free. These include:
- Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
- Fort Point National Historic Site
- California Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Culture Center
- San Francisco Fire Museum
- National Maritime Museum.
Be sure to check for free drama performances and concerts in the area. These are especially popular during summer.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CCSF Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 48%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 40% | 47% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,489 | $3,507 | $909 | - |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.8% | 10.5% | 8.0% |
| Number in Default | 96 | 71 | 55 |
| Number in Repayment | 809 | 675 | 685 |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $572 | $710 | $679 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,466 | $4,476 | $4,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,422 | $1,332 | $1,287 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,936 | $9,522 | $9,117 |
| Other Expenses | $3,222 | $3,168 | $3,087 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,168 | $3,177 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,994 | $2,042 | $1,966 |
| Out of State | $5,888 | $5,808 | $5,727 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,152 | $14,732 | $14,170 |
| Out of State | $19,046 | $18,498 | $17,931 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,972 | $5,300 | $5,143 |
| Out of State | $9,866 | $9,066 | $8,904 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 46,411 Undergraduate: 46,411
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 19,608 Female: 26,803
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 19,608 Female: 26,803
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,567 Part-Time: 37,844
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,567 Part-Time: 37,844
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 824 | 2% |
| American Indian | 226 | 0.5% |
| Black | 3,822 | 8% |
| Asian | 18,634 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 7,575 | 16% |
| White | 10,261 | 22% |
| Unknown | 5,069 | 11% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 774 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,081 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,196 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,699 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,798 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4,597 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3,838 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 5,459 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 5,143 | 11% |
| Age Over 65 | 3,826 | 8% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,861 | 1,624 | 1,237 |
| Faculty Status | 1,924 | 781 | 1,143 |
| Tenured Faculty | 486 | 486 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,924 | 781 | 1,143 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,924 | 781 | 1,143 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 58 | - |
| Other Professionals | 87 | 86 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 792 | 699 | 93 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 487 | 405 | 82 |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 164 | 162 | 2 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,500 (752) | $81,301 (316) | $79,919 (436) |
| Instructor | $80,500 (752) | $81,301 (316) | $79,919 (436) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,500 (752) | $81,301 (316) | $79,919 (436) |
| Instructor | $80,500 (752) | $81,301 (316) | $79,919 (436) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 283 | 181 | 102 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 280 | 178 | 102 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Football | 74 | 74 | - |
| Soccer | 48 | 29 | 19 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 45 | 29 | 16 |
| Cross Country | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Other Sports | 10 | - | 10 |
| Badminton | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $25,364 | $20,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,400 | $4,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Other Sports | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Badminton | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 28% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 27% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 36% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 32% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 23% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 10 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 15 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 10 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 11 |
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