| Golden Gate vs. National |
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|---|---|---|
#46 in Federal Region IX Universities #85 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IX Universities #82 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$31,243 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,320 |
| expensive$17,070 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,912 |
| More$5,457 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,661 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,631 |
| Smaller601 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,485 |
| Smaller2,060 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,146 |
| Smaller769 | Online Student Population | Larger11,757 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 22% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| - | Retention Rate | 64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 253 | Number of faculties | 2,504 |
| Higher$88,668 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,592 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.