Rankings of Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University, often abbreviated to GGU, is a nonprofit institution in San Francisco which provides undergraduate and graduate education mainly in the subject fields of Accounting, Law, Taxation, and Business. Working with more than 68,000 enrolled students, their main campus is situated in San Francisco, but they also have teaching sites in Seattle and Silicon Valley. As its main objective is to offer education for adults, most of its classes are in the evening, and the majority of the courses are available online.

Latest ranking updates for Golden Gate University
  • July 2023: Golden Gate University ranks 6706 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
  • March 2022: US News: Best Grad Schools (US) (Medicine Primary Care) update. Golden Gate University achieves place 147.
  • November 2021: Golden Gate University ranks 165 in the latest Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only) from Payscale .
  • November 2021: Payscale announced latest results of Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni) with Golden Gate University in position 190.

University rankings

    • #163 
    • #165 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #189 
    • #190 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #1018 
    • #6706 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Subject rankings

Computer Science

    • #391 
    • #393 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Law

    • #152 
    • #147 
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]

Highest subject rankings for Golden Gate University

Law US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#147 
Law
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#393 
Computer Science

About Golden Gate University

PROS

  • GGU markets itself mainly to busy adult learners, so that means its class timetables are flexible. Options include evenings, on the weekend, or online courses.
  • Being located in San Francisco, there is plenty to do around the university, and there are also many public transport options near the campus.
  • The university has excellent employment services which give guidance specific to your subject field, students highlight.

CONS

  • The campus is small and students wish the library were better equipped, as currently there are limited study spaces and computers to use.
  • Students complain that there is no parking on campus. For this reason most GGU students recommend taking the bike or public transport.
  • There’s no nightlife scene, and it can be hard to meet other students due to a lot of GGU’s students being online learners.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1901
Telephone:
(415) 442-7000
Address:
536 Mission Street
94105-29, San Francisco
USA
Website:
https://www.ggu.edu
Social:
  • The Office of Student Life
  • What do Veteran students think about Golden Gate University?
  • What do Veteran students think about Golden Gate University?
  • Student Perspective: Why Golden Gate University Master of Taxation Program Is The Best
  • GGU Tax Alumni Describe their Career Paths and Advice for Prospective Students

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FAQ

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Golden Gate University ranks #4 in San Francisco in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 13 universities in San Francisco.

Golden Gate University is listed in Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only), Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni), Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 5 rankings of Golden Gate University.

Golden Gate University achieved #165 in Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only). This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Golden Gate University.

Golden Gate University achieved the highest ranking for Law. It is ranked #147 in US News: Best Grad Schools (US) (Law). See all subject rankings for Golden Gate University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Golden Gate University ranks #4 among universities in San Francisco and #374 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Golden Gate University.

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