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Golden Gate University

San Francisco, California 94105-2968

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

Golden Gate University is a private institution in San Francisco with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 550 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $87,434 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1901
Motto
Civium in moribus rei publicae salus
Type
Private university

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
550Students
10:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$87,434Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Golden Gate University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,243
Books & Supplies$1,920
Median Debt at Graduation$29,875
Monthly Payment (10yr)$317

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

82.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,774

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
550
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Black 17%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 9%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$81,704
8 Years$86,645
10 Years$87,434

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$72,400
Men
$94,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#178

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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