Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at San Francisco Film School is Cinematography and Film/Video Production and the 2024 tuition and fees is $48,650. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cinematography and Film/Video Production programs ($29,990). The length of the program is 70 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 16 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at San Francisco Film School.
Tuition & Completion Time for 2 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cinematography and Film/Video Production $48,650$1,00070 Hours16 Months $29,990
2Cinematography and Film/Video Production $28,864$1,00048 Hours12 Months $29,990

Important Academic Statistics

Total 105 students attended San Francisco Film School in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 19 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 8 (full-time) and 22 (part-time).
The graduation rate of San Francisco Film School is 21% and the retention rate is 38% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population105
Graduation Rate21%
Number of Faculty21
Student to Faculty Ratio8 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of San Francisco Film School is $48,650 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
17% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,048 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$48,650
Books & Supplies$1,000
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,632
Off-Campus Expenses$8,913
Average Financial Amount$6,048

Offered Certificate Programs

San Francisco Film School offers 1 career programs for 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 18 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate1018
Total1018

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at San Francisco Film School are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 18 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Visual and Performing Arts 18 completers
Cinematography and Film/Video Production18
Total18

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 105 students have enrolled into San Francisco Film School. By gender, 78 male and 27 female students are attending the school.
There are 46 White (43.81%), 40 Black/African American (38.10%), 8 Hispanic (7.62%), 11 Asian (10.48%), and 8 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1057827
American Indian/Native American000
Asian1183
Black/African American402515
Hispanic871
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White46388
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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