Overview
Founded in 1864 as a medical college, UCSF evolved into a graduate-only health sciences institution and is now consistently ranked among the top research universities globally in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and biomedical sciences. It has no undergraduate program, focusing entirely on training physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and scientists while conducting groundbreaking research in genetics, neuroscience, and cancer biology. UCSF Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals are consistently rated among the best in the nation.
At a Glance
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Founded | 1864 |
| Total students | 3,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 2:1 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| Average starting salary | $95,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $18,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,000 |
| Room & board | $20,000 |
| Average financial aid | $25,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 70% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Regular deadline | Varies by program |
Top Programs
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Biomedical Sciences
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.