FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City College of San Francisco Starts New Academic Year with Increased Enrollment
Through Free City initiative, eligible San Francisco Residents can attend CCSF tuition free as they pursue degrees, certificates, prepare for transfer, career paths, personal learning and development and more.
San Francisco, California (August 23, 2024) - This fall semester, City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is experiencing a 10 percent increase in enrollment in credit courses over the fall 2023 semester. Additionally, the College is seeing a 30 percent increase (just over 1,000 students) in new students enrolling in credit courses for the first time. This is on top of a 10 percent boost in the number of students who attended the noncredit High School Credit Recovery Program, offered each summer through a partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
More than 18,500 students are starting credit-bearing classes at CCSF this fall, and nearly 7,600 students are enrolled in noncredit courses. The fall schedule includes nearly 1,000 different courses, with 59 percent classes held in-person, 33 percent online and eight percent in a hybrid format.
Enrollment is still available for late-start classes that begin on September 3rd. Students can visit www.ccsf.edu for course and registration information.
Since 1935, CCSF has been committed to making higher education more accessible and affordable for residents of San Francisco. Through the “Free City” program, an initiative funded by local taxpayers, eligible San Francisco residents can attend CCSF tuition free. (Learn more by visiting us online: www.ccsf.edu/freecity).
City College of San Francisco is ideal for those seeking to earn a two-year associate degree or transfer to a four-year college or university. The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program allows students to transfer to one of six University of California campuses or several participating California State Universities.
Our quality programs produce graduates who contribute to their community, completing an exemplary circle. CCSF reflects San Francisco’s brightest and most creative artists, inventors, musicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers.
Mitchell Bailey, CCSF Interim Chancellor, said: “At City College of San Francisco, we are excited about positive signs for enrollment growth, and we are ready to welcome students with resources, support, and quality instruction to help them be successful inside and outside of our classrooms. City College is truly San Francisco’s college, and we are focused on supporting students and our community.”
“As a student, it is exciting to see the diversity of our student body and the energy they bring to our great college. City College has been an important part of my life and having learning resources and personal supports on my journey has been important to me. Access to equitable higher education opportunities that CCSF provides is crucial for me, the community, and every student’s future,” expressed Malinalli Villalobos, Student Chancellor (Chair), Associated Students Executive Council, CCSF.
With its Ocean Campus and five centers throughout our city, CCSF is a multicultural, accessible, and affordable provider of the highest-quality education. With an unparalleled selection of classes and accomplished faculty, City College of San Francisco offers over 300 degrees and certificates, transferable credits, online courses, and career advancement and personal enrichment and development classes.
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About City College of San Francisco
Bringing instruction opportunities since 1935, City College of San Francisco is an urban community college serving tens-of-thousands of students annually at six locations throughout San Francisco. The College offers an affordable opportunity to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, pursue career and technical education, and personal development and enrichment. Visit: https://www.ccsf.edu