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Golden Gate University

#2079 in US ranking San Francisco, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$11,318
Avg. aid
$5,422

Outcomes

Median salary
$79,707
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Golden Gate University?

Golden Gate University has reported an International Cultural Celebration Day, a Welcome Party and a Farewell Party among its student events. These are opportunities for students to meet across programs and backgrounds, although names on an events list do not establish that each gathering occurs every year.

GGU's adult-learner setting means a prospective student should look at the current activities calendar rather than expect the homecoming-centered traditions of a residential college. Event timing and whether activities are in person or online will affect participation for commuters and working students.

What are the student housing and dining options at Golden Gate University?

Golden Gate University does not report college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students should plan for an independent housing search rather than assume that admission includes access to a residence hall or a first-year housing assignment.

Before signing a lease, consider the full monthly cost, deposit, commute and whether an evening class ends after a preferred transit connection. The room-and-board benchmark in cost estimates is useful for planning but does not represent a GGU housing or meal-plan offer. Students should likewise verify what food options are available near their classes and at the hours they expect to be on campus.

Golden Gate University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

16

Golden Gate University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
7:1

Golden Gate University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Golden Gate University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Golden Gate University Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Golden Gate University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Golden Gate University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.