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University of California-San Francisco
UCSF UC San Francisco University of California at San Francisco University of California
San Francisco, California 94143-0244
Campus Vibe
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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.
Established
1864
Motto
Fiat lux
Mascot
Bears (unofficial)
Type
Public land-grant medical school
Campus Visits
114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of California-San Francisco Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (out-of-state)—
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (54)
Student Body
Undergrads
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Outcomes
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$137,800
Men
$195,200
Rankings
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Rankings
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
2 mi(3 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
348 mi(603 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
459 mi(796 min)