Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $31,243 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,243 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.96% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.97% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Golden Gate University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$31,243
Books and supplies
$1,920
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$33,163
Average net price
Not available
Average aid coverage
Not available
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Golden Gate University pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Golden Gate University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Golden Gate University net price
Not available
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Golden Gate University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $31,243 and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$31,243
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Golden Gate University in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$87,434
Undergraduates
550
10-Year Median Earnings - Golden Gate University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Golden Gate University graduates earn about 2.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Golden Gate University?
Undergraduates
550
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.96%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.97%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.96% of Golden Gate University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.97% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Golden Gate University lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Golden Gate University is listed at 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Golden Gate University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate University | Not available | $31,243 | Not available | $87,434 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Golden Gate University's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Golden Gate University in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Golden Gate University tuition?
Golden Gate University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $31,243.
What is Golden Gate University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $87,434 for Golden Gate University.
Is Golden Gate University accredited?
Golden Gate University's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Golden Gate University?
The local dataset lists 550 undergraduate students at Golden Gate University.
What percentage of Golden Gate University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Golden Gate University in the local dataset is 21.96%.
What is the federal loan rate at Golden Gate University?
The federal loan rate for Golden Gate University in the local dataset is 17.97%.
Where should I verify Golden Gate University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Golden Gate University or the latest official federal education data.