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Golden Gate University

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Golden Gate University

School profile / San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate University

Private · 4-year·3,098 students enrolled

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Overview

Golden Gate University is a urban private four-year institution located in San Francisco, CA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,098 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

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At a glance

Enrollment3,098

Student:faculty7:1

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

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Academics

Student:faculty

7:1

Avg class size (est.)

~18 students

Student-faculty ratio

7:1

Avg class size (est.)

~18 students

Academic calendar

Trimester

GradFax Outcomes Index

C+

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Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

46%

Avg grant aid

$5,422

Receiving financial aid

46%

Pell grant recipients

36%

Avg grant aid

$5,422

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment

3,098

Institution type

4-year

Control

Private

Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Location

City, state

San Francisco, CA

Campus setting

City: Large

Distance from home

Cost of living

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City, campus setting and the land grant, HBCU and tribal college designations are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.