University of California-San Francisco

UCSF Overview

University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) is a four-year, public school located in San Francisco, CA. University of California-San Francisco was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.

The UCSF's tuition & fees is $14,738 for California residents and $29,840 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.

The school has a total enrollment of 3,007.

University of California-San Francisco is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,738 for in-state students and $29,840 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,305 for California residents and $30,396 for out-of-state students.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Graduate	$14,738	$29,840

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Student Population »	3,007

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

University of California-San Francisco offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at UCSF
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	500 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0244
Phone	415-476-9000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, public
Carnegie Category	New R1 University
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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University of California-San Francisco

UCSF Overview

2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

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Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

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