Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Sep 14 (start now), first essay draft by Sep 28 (start now), lock final essay by Oct 26, submit by Nov 6.

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Golden Gate University reported a 55.2% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Golden Gate University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Francisco, CA. A historical average net price is not available in the imported data, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

55.2%

32,855 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

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Composite score

Avg Net Price

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After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

74.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

93.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$87,434

Student Body

259

Top Majors at Golden Gate University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing157
Psychology26
Computer & Information Sciences1
Legal Professions1

Financial Aid at Golden Gate University

About Golden Gate University

Official website: https://www.ggu.edu/

Admissions: https://ggu.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Gate University

What is the acceptance rate at Golden Gate University?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Golden Gate University is 55%. the reported applicant count is about 32,855. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Golden Gate University?

The historical 55% acceptance rate suggests Golden Gate University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What is the graduation rate at Golden Gate University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Golden Gate University is 74%. its stored first-year retention rate is 93%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $87,434. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Golden Gate University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Golden Gate University?

Golden Gate University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 11, 2026, Early Action on November 9, 2026. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Golden Gate University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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