San Francisco Film School

www.sanfranciscofilmschool.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,063

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

15.6%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

107

68.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.5%

10 Graduates

About

San Francisco Film School is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Francisco Film School were Cinematography & Film Production (3 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Francisco Film School. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,063.

In 2021, 28% of undergraduate students attending San Francisco Film School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,063

2021 Value

7.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 San Francisco Film School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,063. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of San Francisco Film School grew by 7.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Francisco Film School (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

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at San Francisco Film School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 69.6% with respect to 2020, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Francisco Film School (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.

15.6%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at San Francisco Film School was 15.6%, which represents 5 out of the 32 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

San Francisco Film School had a total enrollment of 107 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco Film School is 73 students and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at San Francisco Film School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Francisco Film School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.9% White, 31.8% Black or African American, 8.41% Asian, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.87% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at San Francisco Film School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.3%) and Asian Male (8.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Francisco Film School in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 107 students. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco Film School is 73 and the part-time enrollment is 34.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 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 San Francisco Film School was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), San Francisco Film School had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Francisco Film School (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
47 enrolled students
Black or African American
34 enrolled students
Asian
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Francisco Film School is 43.9% White, 31.8% Black or African American, 8.41% Asian, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.87% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 more women than men received degrees from San Francisco Film School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Francisco Film School is white (2 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Francisco Film School is Cinematography & Film Production (3 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Francisco Film School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Film School are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Film School in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 San Francisco Film School are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Film School are Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Film School are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Film School are Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Cinematography & Film Production

Most Common (2020)

3 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at San Francisco Film School was Cinematography & Film Production with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at San Francisco Film School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Film School, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Francisco Film School by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Film School in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.5 times less than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Film School in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 2 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

94%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 94% of students graduating from San Francisco Film School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 94% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at San Francisco Film School is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Francisco Film School is white (2 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1 degrees awarded
White Male
1 degrees awarded
White Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Francisco Film School is hispanic or latino female (1 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1 degrees).

Operations

San Francisco Film School employs 14 No academic ranks. Most academics at San Francisco Film School are Male No academic rank (9), and Female No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco Film School is Public service, with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$309k

2021 Salaries

47.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, San Francisco Film School paid a median of $309k in salaries, a 47.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$511k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, San Francisco Film School paid a total of $511k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 165% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Public service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Francisco Film School was No academic rank with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco Film School was Public service with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Francisco Film School was Male No academic rank with 9 employees, and Female No academic rank with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Francisco Film School.