Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA 94105-2968
About Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University is a private research university in San Francisco, California, enrolling about 259 students. Golden Gate University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $31,243 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $87,434 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 3.9×.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $87,434.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate University | $31,243 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Golden Gate University really?
Key findings
- Golden Gate University charges 7% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($31,243).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 3.9×.
Golden Gate University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $31,243
Finding Golden Gate University charges 7% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $31,243. That is 7% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 3.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Golden Gate University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Golden Gate University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Golden Gate University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$31,243
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $124,972. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Golden Gate University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General352
- Law117
- Taxation87
- 02.202160
- Business Statistics49
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Golden Gate University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Golden Gate University is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Golden Gate University.
Campus
Location
San Francisco, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 94105-2968
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, tuition is about 2.1× the median for Urban (City) campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
259
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 744
- Graduate
- 2,827
- Full-time share
- 53%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$29,875
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 35.65%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Golden Gate University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Golden Gate University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Golden Gate University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,400 | $14,400 | — |
| 2014 | $14,640 | $14,640 | — |
| 2015 | $14,640 | $14,640 | — |
| 2016 | $15,205 | $15,205 | — |
| 2017 | $16,095 | $16,095 | — |
| 2023 | $31,243 | $31,243 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Golden Gate University reported total enrollment of about 259 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 65% male and 35% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (27.4%), White (25.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.2%). About 35.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Golden Gate University in 2024 is 259 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 744 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,827 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Golden Gate University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
- Law: 40% male / 60% female
- Taxation: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Golden Gate University graduates earn a median of $87,434 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Golden Gate University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $87,434. Median federal loan debt: $29,875.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Golden Gate University graduates report median earnings of $87,434 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Golden Gate University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Golden Gate University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Golden Gate University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Golden Gate University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$46.2M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- California median 2.3× the median ($19.7M)
- Far West median 2.8× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($26.4M)
- California median 1.4× the median ($7,407)
- Far West median 1.5× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 0.87× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- California median 60.7 pp above median (39.3%)
- Far West median 54.3 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,127
- California median 0.90× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.95× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,457
- California median 0.53× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.49× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.47× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Golden Gate University at a glance
Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University is a private non-profit institution in San Francisco, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralLawTaxation
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian27.4%White or Caucasian25.5%Hispanic or Latino16.2%
Schools near Golden Gate University
Other campuses in San Francisco, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Golden Gate University located?
Golden Gate University is located in San Francisco, CA.
What is Golden Gate University's tuition?
Golden Gate University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $31,243 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Golden Gate University cost?
Reported tuition is $31,243 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Golden Gate University?
Golden Gate University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 744 students, Asian (27.4%), White (25.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Golden Gate University?
About 52.7% of students at Golden Gate University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Golden Gate University earn?
Median earnings are $81,704 six years after entry and $87,434 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Golden Gate University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,875.
Is Golden Gate University public or private?
Golden Gate University is a private nonprofit institution located in San Francisco, CA.
Is Golden Gate University an HBCU?
No. Golden Gate University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Golden Gate University a tribal college?
No. Golden Gate University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Golden Gate University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Golden Gate University does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.2%).
Is Golden Gate University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Golden Gate University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.