City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is a public community college established in 1935 and located in San Francisco, California. One of the largest community colleges in the United States, CCSF serves over 60,000 students annually across nine campuses and learning centers throughout the city, making it the primary driver of community higher education in San Francisco. The college is renowned for its comprehensive academic programming, offering more than 100 programs in credit and non-credit instruction, with particular strength in ESL, technology, healthcare, culinary arts, and the liberal arts. CCSF's Office of International Programs supports hundreds of F-1 students from dozens of countries worldwide, reflecting the college's commitment to global education in one of the world's most diverse cities. The Rams compete in California Community College athletics, and the college has historically served as a critical gateway for San Francisco's immigrant and working-class communities to achieve higher education and economic mobility.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$12,180
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $14,656
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
