University of California San Francisco: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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University of California San Francisco is a graduate and professional, public school with 3,140 students enrolled. This school was established in 1873 and is one of the 15 colleges and schools located in San Francisco, California.

Academic Offerings

At University of California San Francisco you can earn your postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

University of California San Francisco deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

Student to faculty ratio at University of California San Francisco is very good, 6:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The graduate application fee is $120.00. The first-professional application fee is $60.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to University of California San Francisco and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (415) 476-9000 or check University of California San Francisco Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$16,800
High
University of California San Francisco offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of California San Francisco, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of California San Francisco offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,500 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is very high, approximately $16,800 per year.

Based on the college crime data, University of California San Francisco appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of California San Francisco Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of California San Francisco
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, California
94143-0244, USA
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