Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 679
Graduate Enrollment: 1,734
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 52.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 31.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 4.3% (2010)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 42.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 23.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 12.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 32.8%
Black: 20.3%
Hispanic: 20.8%
Asian: 13.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2.5%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 7.5%
Black: 20.3%
Hispanic: 20.8%
Asian: 13.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2.5%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 7.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $0
In-State tuition: $0Out-of-State tuition: $0
Estimated books and supplies: $1,920 (2018)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,200 (2018)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2018)
Average Family Income: $57,109 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,994 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 15.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 19.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,875 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $317 (2021)
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,875 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $15,368 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 57.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 43.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $88,097 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $97,529 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 27 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Information Science/Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 1 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 100 | $1,761 | $52,909 ($4,409) | $85,053 ($7,088) | |
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 33 | $1,087 | $87,758 ($7,313) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $70,181 ($5,848) | $65,080 ($5,423) | ||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 24 | $60,706 ($5,059) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Public Administration. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 33 | $466 | $88,158 ($7,347) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 111 | $33,968 | $331 | $67,445 ($5,620) | $87,027 ($7,252) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 121 | $629 | $109,558 ($9,130) | $129,079 ($10,757) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 73 | $548 | $77,315 ($6,443) | $92,348 ($7,696) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 42 | $477 | $71,332 ($5,944) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 50 | $463 | $78,214 ($6,518) | $116,514 ($9,710) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 23 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Taxation. | 150 | $466 | $106,738 ($8,895) | $98,859 ($8,238) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Taxation. | 11 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $85,374Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $41,389,065 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $50,637,080 (2022)