Overview
Founded by Jesuits in the mid-nineteenth century, the University of San Francisco is a private Catholic university and the first university established in the city. The 55-acre urban campus located near Golden Gate Park is home to 49 academic majors as well as an Honors College. As part of the USF core curriculum, all students are required to take classes in six academic fields of study, including in a Theology and Religious Studies course, however, students are not required to attend a weekly church service. Beyond the classroom, USF provides numerous opportunities for service including Arrupe Immersion trips that enable students to live and work in economically marginalized communities. USF also maintains partnerships with several schools abroad, including in El Salvador, Italy, Japan, and Finland.
Acceptance Rate:
51%
Average Net Price:
$42,801
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1236
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $60,522 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $60,522 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,764 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
67%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$32,492
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,105
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$28,737
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8635
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,105
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$114,137,024
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$34,825,906
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,735
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,286
Average Other Loans Per Year
$25,017
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
25709
Students Applied
53%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
274
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1236
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,212
Total Number of Undergrads
5,729
0
100
68%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
76%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
90
Faculty Overview
0
100
63%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
95
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
143
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
36%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
62%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Dons
School Colors
green, gold, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
113
Total Female Athletes
98
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
16
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
University of San Francisco Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$74,000
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sacramento
New York
San Diego
Top 5 Employers
University of San Francisco
Kaiser Permanente
University of California, San Francisco
UCSF Medical Center
Genentech
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
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