by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a City College of San Francisco degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how City College of San Francisco measures up.
City College of San Francisco is ranked #384 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within California, it ranks #79 of 304 for value.
Below is the detailed City College of San Francisco value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
City College of San Francisco is ranked #168 out of #346 in California for quality and #79 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the City College of San Francisco financial aid page to be sure.
City College of San Francisco is ranked #384 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
City College of San Francisco is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at City College of San Francisco costs about $13,415. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $53,659 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $17,076 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,906 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,415 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $53,659 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the City College of San Francisco net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a City College of San Francisco degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,304 | — | — |
| All Students | $53,659 | #384 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,624 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,304 | — | — |
| All Students | $53,659 | #79 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,624 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at City College of San Francisco shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,859 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,097 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,465 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,263 |
| Over $110K | $9,070 |
About 36% of City College of San Francisco undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,128 per year. Get more details on the City College of San Francisco financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the City College of San Francisco net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.