City College of San Francisco
HSITest-FreeLGBTQ+
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Danny Glover — award-winning actor (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple)
•Barbara Eden — star of I Dream of Jeannie
•Bill Bixby — star of The Incredible Hulk
•Michael Gene Sullivan — San Francisco Mime Troupe playwright and actor
•Velina Brown — acclaimed Bay Area theatre actor
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Founded in 1947 — one of the longest-running community college theatre programs in California
•Performances at the Taube Atrium Theater and Z Space
•Faculty active in professional theatre and media in San Francisco and beyond
•Training spans acting, improvisation, set design, stage management, and directing
TRANSFER PATHWAYS
•Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) accepted at all CSU campuses
•Recent graduates have transferred to UCSD, UCSB, and NYU
•Alumni building careers at A.C.T., Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre, SF Opera, and La Jolla Playhouse
University AppApplication
Apply
Deadline
Rolling
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply online via CCCApply at ccsf.edu/apply-ccsf
•No application fee
FREE CITY PROGRAM
•Free tuition for all San Francisco residents
•California residents: $46/unit
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions — fall and spring entry
•Meet with a counselor to build a personalized education plan
•60+ unit program across four semesters
ADMISSION
•No audition required — open enrollment
•Apply through CCCApply and register for classes
PRODUCTION COURSES
•TH A 201–204 (Play Rehearsal and Presentation) require audition or department approval
•These are elective courses within the program, not admission requirements
Program info updated 4h ago
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Danny Glover — award-winning actor (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple)
•Barbara Eden — star of I Dream of Jeannie
•Bill Bixby — star of The Incredible Hulk
•Michael Gene Sullivan — San Francisco Mime Troupe playwright and actor
•Velina Brown — acclaimed Bay Area theatre actor
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Founded in 1947 — one of the longest-running community college theatre programs in California
•Performances at the Taube Atrium Theater and Z Space
•Faculty active in professional theatre and media in San Francisco and beyond
•Training spans acting, improvisation, set design, stage management, and directing
TRANSFER PATHWAYS
•Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) accepted at all CSU campuses
•Recent graduates have transferred to UCSD, UCSB, and NYU
•Alumni building careers at A.C.T., Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre, SF Opera, and La Jolla Playhouse
Updated 4h ago
Academic School Information
40%
Grad Rate
17,348
Enrollment
$45,805
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,696
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,656
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$6,906
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$6,121
Family Income $30k - $48k$5,756
Family Income $48k - $75k$8,139
Family Income $75k - $110k$12,508
Family Income $110k+$13,974
