Golden Gate University-San Francisco

www.ggu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,456

21.4% growth from 2019

2018 Student Loan

1.95%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,472

48.7% Full-Time

About

Golden Gate University-San Francisco is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Golden Gate University-San Francisco were General Business Administration & Management (116 degrees awarded), Business Statistics (2 degrees), and Information Science (0 degrees).

In 2020, 849 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Golden Gate University-San Francisco. 51% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (234 degrees), 1.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (125 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is $12,456, which is $−10,074 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is $12,456, which is $−10,074 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $N/A.

In 2020, 74% of undergraduate students attending Golden Gate University-San Francisco received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,456

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Golden Gate University-San Francisco was $12,456. The cost of tuition at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is $−10,074 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Golden Gate University-San Francisco (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

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2020 Value

In 2020 Golden Gate University-San Francisco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Golden Gate University-San Francisco grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Golden Gate University-San Francisco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Golden Gate University-San Francisco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.33% with respect to 2019, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Golden Gate University-San Francisco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.95%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Golden Gate University-San Francisco was 1.95%, which represents 10 out of the 512 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Golden Gate University-San Francisco has a total enrollment of 2,472 students. The full-time enrollment at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is 1,203 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,269. This means that 48.7% of students enrolled at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Golden Gate University-San Francisco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.9% White, 17.5% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 1.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.607% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Golden Gate University-San Francisco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.4%) and Black or African American Male (14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.5%), followed by White Female (12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Golden Gate University-San Francisco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,472 students. The full-time enrollment at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is 1,203 and the part-time enrollment is 1,269. This means that 48.7% of students enrolled at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Golden Gate University-San Francisco (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

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N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Golden Gate University-San Francisco was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Golden Gate University-San Francisco had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Golden Gate University-San Francisco (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
789
Asian
433
Hispanic or Latino
419

The enrolled student population at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is 31.9% White, 17.5% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 1.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.607% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 335 students (13.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 17 more women than men received degrees from Golden Gate University-San Francisco. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (125 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is General Business Administration & Management (116 degrees awarded), followed by Business Statistics (2 degrees) and Information Science (0 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Golden Gate University-San Francisco, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (175 degrees awarded), Business (575 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are Accountants & auditors (1,058,848 people), Other managers (769,075 people), Software developers (546,195 people), Financial managers (470,255 people), and Chief executives & legislators (382,828 people).

The most specialized majors at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are Legal (175 degrees awarded), Business (575 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), Psychology (33 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (20 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are Computer Systems Design (928,211 people), Elementary & secondary schools (825,715 people), Banking & related activities (544,226 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (530,980 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,340 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Golden Gate University-San Francisco.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
116 degree-majorss awarded
Business Statistics
2 degree-majorss awarded
Information Science
0 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Golden Gate University-San Francisco was General Business Administration & Management with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Golden Gate University-San Francisco according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

416

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

433

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 416 degrees were awarded to men at Golden Gate University-San Francisco, which is 0.961 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (433).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Golden Gate University-San Francisco by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Golden Gate University-San Francisco in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.48 times more than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 83 degrees were awarded to women at Golden Gate University-San Francisco in Law, which is 1.73 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

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Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
234 degrees awarded
Asian
125 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (125 degrees).

14.3% of degree recipients (121 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
131 degrees awarded
White Female
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Golden Gate University-San Francisco is white male (131 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (103 degrees).

Operations

Golden Gate University-San Francisco has an endowment valued at nearly $41.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $644k (1.56%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Golden Gate University-San Francisco had a total salary expenditure of $55.4M. Golden Gate University-San Francisco employs 30 Professors, 17 Associate professors, and 8 Lecturers. Most academics at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are Male Professors (15), Female Professors(15), and Female Associate professors (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golden Gate University-San Francisco are: Management, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Endowment

$41.4M

2020 Endowment

13.2%

decline from 2019

Golden Gate University-San Francisco has an endowment valued at about $41.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Golden Gate University-San Francisco declined 13.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.77M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Golden Gate University-San Francisco (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$439k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Golden Gate University-San Francisco received $439k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.4M

2020 Salaries

1.83%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Golden Gate University-San Francisco paid a median of $32.4M in salaries, which represents 58.5% of their overall expenditure ($55.4M) and a 1.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.96% growth from 2018 and a 2.03% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.49M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Golden Gate University-San Francisco paid a total of $6.49M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Golden Gate University-San Francisco were Professor with 30 employees; Associate professor with 17 employees; and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golden Gate University-San Francisco were Management with 48 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Golden Gate University-San Francisco was Male Professor with 15 employees, Female Professor with 15 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Golden Gate University-San Francisco.