Alternatives to San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $26k. Premium on-campus housing. More than 6,800 students. Unsafe campus. Best known for computer science, graphic design and animation, and art programs. ROTC programs.
University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $21k. Premium on-campus housing option. Over 400 students. Dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on computer science and graphic design and animation programs.
University of the PacificStockton, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $53k. Above average on-campus housing. About 6,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong pharmacy, dental, and biology programs. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.
CET San JoseSan Jose, CA
Excellent retention rate. More than 200 students. Generally safe campus. Has strong electrical and electronics and HVAC programs.
College of MarinKentfield, CA
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Over 4,300 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on general studies, biology, and business programs.
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $53k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 2,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on business, management, and psychology programs. SAT 1150, ACT 25 to enroll.
Unitek CollegeFremont, CA
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $32k. More than 4,900 students. Safe campus.
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $49k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Top offerings include business, nursing, and management programs. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.
Other Nearby Colleges
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $54k. Premium on-campus housing option. Around 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Places a focus on graphic design and animation, art, and computer science programs. SAT 1060, ACT 23 to enroll.
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $11k. Roughly 2,700 students. Generally safe campus. Known for management, business, and accounting and finance programs.
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $55k. Above average on-campus housing option. Over 9,700 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong nursing, management, and psychology programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1270, ACT 29 to enroll.
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $18k. Above average on-campus housing. More than 25,300 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in management, business, and education programs. ACT 20 to enroll.
College of AlamedaAlameda, CA
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. Approximately 5,700 students. Safe campus. Well known for general studies, flight and aviation, and sociology and anthropology programs.