2024 Best Colleges with Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degrees in the San Francisco Bay Area

• Los Altos Hills, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  511 reviews

Junior: I have been at Foothill for almost three years now and throughout these past years I feel like I am very satisfied with my education here. To begin, the professors show that they care for their students by being flexible to meet with students one on one and they are very big on advocating for diversity within their classrooms. In every class I have taken, the professors make it a point to emphasize the importance of valuing everyone in the class. Most importantly, the professors provide students with the information of almost every resource that is available to us such as tutoring, mental health services , and financial aid resources. What I also really love about the school is the campus. The style of the campus gives me an old town vibe and I completely fell in love with it. There are so many trees and open space so it is possible to study or do homework at the tables that are spread out in the quad. Overall, this school is a good choice to keep in mind!... Read 511 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,820

• SAT range —

• Fremont, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  456 reviews

Sophomore: My time at Ohlone College has been both challenging and rewarding. One of the things I appreciate most about Ohlone College is the abundance of valuable college resources available to students. They offer various support services to help students succeed academically. The tutoring center has been particularly beneficial, providing assistance in areas where I may need extra help. Whether it's getting clarification on complex topics or receiving guidance on assignments, the tutoring center has been a valuable asset. Moreover, the college organizes career services and workshops that have been immensely helpful in shaping my career goals. They offer resume-building workshops, job fairs, and internship opportunities, which have provided me with practical insights into the business world and helped me prepare for my future career.... Read 456 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $12,787

• SAT range —

• San Francisco, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  1,014 reviews

Junior: City College of San Francisco was such a grounding and fulfilling experience as a community college student. I enjoyed every course taken because of the in-depth teaching and open-mindedness of professors. Growing up in the Bay Area, it was very comforting to know that there are educators out there who are willing to go above and beyond for their students as well as the institution itself that is close to home. Much heart, passion, and hard work has gone into CCSF, and I hope the administration is able to continue working with such great faculty in the future. I will always remember and cherish my time at City!... Read 1,014 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,261

• SAT range —

• Redwood City, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  256 reviews

Graduate Student: Dear I am glad to been here! I am Natan Assefa Abebe from Ethiopia. I have more than 13 years experience in Pharmacy Technician field. I'm have Diploma in Pharmacy Technician. In my experience I am a solution maker, inoviator or finder of ways to do and upgrade the existing work to the upgrade level and finder of new one. Through the pass of a years I want to upgrade my education and my life style. But what was the difficult to do so is money. I have not money to upgrade my education and my life also. That's why I am starting to get the opportunity of making money, searching opportunities to get money, Sponsors and scholarships. I Hope, You will Help Me until I achieve my dream and goal. Thank you So!... Read 256 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $5,923

• SAT range —

• Cupertino, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  1,181 reviews

Sophomore: Attending De Anza was a great experience. I received my first AA in 1999. Since then, I have taken more classes, either as a fun learning opportunity or to help me advance in my career. During the lockdown, I went back to De Anza for another AA degree, which is great segue for my current educational experience-MBA (which is another review!). As a student at De Anza, at various points over the past 20 years I feel that I have a good perspective on the school - it is worth your time and energy! The education is top notch, the instructors care, and all the staff are ready to support yo uin all stages of your academic journey!... Read 1,181 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,236

• SAT range —

• Saratoga, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  512 reviews

Sophomore: My experience so far at west valley has been really great. I've taken lots of asynchronous, synchronous, and in-person classes. Many professors at this school are very understanding and want to support you in every way they can. West valley also has amazing counselors that are so helpful when it comes to meeting transfer or graduation requirements. For any students considering going to a community college in the San Jose area, I would recommend West Valley!... Read 512 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,890

• SAT range —

• Kentfield, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  252 reviews

Other: At College of Marin, teachers and staff are genuinely interested in your success. I have been preparing to apply to nursing school over the course of the last six years, with many serious real life interruptions to my education. I was given the benefit of the doubt under many circumstances and encouraged to continue with my studies, regardless of pace. Despite the many trials and tribulations, I have felt supported continuously and have been given the chance to make up for shortcomings due to hardship. I was recently admitted to College of Marin's school of nursing with excellent scoring on my application and much that is due to the support I received at the school. I look forward to two more years and then transferring to a graduate program. Thanks for the opportunity to provide a positive review.... Read 252 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,717

• SAT range —

• Pleasant Hill, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  1,173 reviews

Freshman: Man, my experience at DVC has been fun! I've had some awesome moments here and genuinely enjoy spending my time here. The classes and courses they offer are no joke. I've had the chance to explore a bunch of different subjects that I'm genuinely interested in. The professors really know their stuff and are pretty enthusiastic about teaching. Learning from someone who's passionate about what they're teaching just makes the whole experience so much better. Plus, they've got online options, which saved my schedule more than a few times! The campus itself is pretty sweet. There are spots to chill and study all around, and the library is a lifesaver during crunch times. The counseling and career services have been super helpful in guiding me through my academic and future career plans. All in all, my time at DVC has been great. The diversity, the courses, and the resources are all amazing, and I'm glad to be a part of this community and excited to see how things evolve!... Read 1,173 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,878

• SAT range —

• Berkeley, CA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  401 reviews

Alum: Berkeley City College is a great community college because of the amazing professors and the resources available to help students. The professors are top-notch and really prepare you for higher learning. Because of the demand they place on students and the standard of work they expect from you, I was accepted as a transfer to UC Berkeley with a 4.0 GPA and I feel equipped and prepared for what’s up ahead. I also owe a lot to the academic counselors at BCC because they ensured I was on track to complete my IGETC for transfer and they designed my courses in a way wherein I graduated in two years with an associate degree in liberal arts, a certificate in human health services and completed the transfer requirements for Sociology. If you want to transfer to a UC or Cal State, BCC has all the resources and support to help you achieve that.... Read 401 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $13,556

• SAT range —

• San Francisco, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  2,488 reviews

Freshman: Overall I want to say that I am very impressed with this school! I feel like I fit in with the other students where creating art is concerned! However, I am a little disappointed in the way this school treats transgender students. My best friend is transgender and she has deal with being dead named constantly by her professors. She has tried to correct them a countless amount of time for this, but to no avail. She said that only her French teacher used her correct pronouns and name, which is saying a lot since she has been in this school for over a year and the majority of her teachers misgender her. Personally, I would like there to be a little more understanding and respect towards LGBTQA+ students. As a university that claims to be diverse in their commercials on YouTube, there still seems to be some stigma towards trans students.... Read 2,488 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $32,593

• SAT range —

• San Francisco, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  388 reviews

Alum: I graduated from California College of the Arts (CCA) May 2021. I transferred there the Fall of 2018 after taking a two year break from school. Reentering school was a little challenging, I wasn't really sure where to go but then I found CCA, it was the only place I applied to. Only through research and their website I felt that this would be a good choice to finish my education. I found it to be a very creative place filled with creative people, students & instructors. I was able to express my voice, feelings and thoughts openly. Also helped me widen my perspective in design, social issues, action, designing with purpose, research, reasoning and communicating. I learned as a designer I have the power and capability to speak to the masses, to craft something beautiful, make people use more than just their eyes, to create feeling, from passion to discuss. I'm proud to say I graduated from CCA with a BFA and a Minor. With the help of my instructors and the amazing friends I made there.... Read 388 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $40,231

• SAT range —

• San Jose, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.41 out of 5  109 reviews

Freshman: At University of Silicon Valley, you have all the support needed to be a successful student. They have plenty of resources and always looking out for there students!... Read 109 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 51%

• Net price $23,631

• SAT range —

• Emeryville, CA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  131 reviews

Alum: The Artistic collaboration between students and instructors. Get a in depth look on how the production of video games, film, and tv shows work.... Read 131 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $16,619

• SAT range —