University of California-San Francisco
UCSF UC San Francisco University of California at San Francisco University of California
San Francisco, California 94143-0244
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Public urban college in San Francisco
University of California-San Francisco is a public urban institution in San Francisco, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Burglary
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Robbery
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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History & Fun Facts
- •Toland Hall on Stockton was the first home of the school, before its transfer to the Parnassus campus.
- •The University of California, San Francisco traces its history to Hugh Toland, a South Carolina surgeon who found great success and wealth after moving to San Francisco in 1852.
- •In 1864, Toland founded a new medical school, Toland Medical College, and the faculty of Cooper Medical College chose to suspend operations and join the new school.
Source: Wikipedia
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