PrivateUrban
California Institute of Integral Studies
CIIS
San Francisco, California 94103
Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
California Institute of Integral Studies is a private urban institution in San Francisco, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 57 undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $48,848 a decade after enrollment.
Established
1968
Type
Private university
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
57Students
17:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$48,848Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
California Institute of Integral Studies Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (27)
Student Body
Undergrads
57
Gender Split
81% / 19%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
54%
Race & Ethnicity
White 49%
Black 16%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 4%
Two+ 16%
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$56,360
8 Years$56,397
10 Years$48,848
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
163Very High
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Franciscopop. 870K
0 mi(0 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
347 mi(601 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
458 mi(794 min)