Overview
The University of South Florida is a public research university located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where the warm sun shines all year. USF offers over 200 undergraduate majors and concentrations across 14 colleges, and students drive global progress through faculty-led research as early as freshman year. Partnering with leading healthcare providers, USF has the number one medical school in Florida, which is also in the top tier nationally. USF Bulls learn near world-class beaches, attractions, dining and art. More than 700 student organizations and over 1000 events each year drive a vibrant and active campus culture. USF makes student success a priority by providing holistic support services proven to help students graduate on time.
Acceptance Rate:
24%
Average Net Price:
$10,004
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1244
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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. | $6,410 |
| 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. | $17,324 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,256 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
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.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,066
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,028
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,234
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6094
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,028
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.
$148,820,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$372,876
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.
25%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,261
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.
$15,510
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.
$179
Students receiving federal loans
24%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,005
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,250
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
703
Students Applied
71%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
486
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
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 8 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 | |
| Other | November 8 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
32%
Submitting ACT
68%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1244
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
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
1,700
Total Number of Undergrads
1,200
0
100
59%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
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
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
152
Faculty Overview
0
100
68%
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
27
Countries Represented
22
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
32
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulls
School Colors
Green and Gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
237
Total Female Athletes
255
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Sailing
University of South Florida Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,500
Top 5 Cities
Tampa
Sarasota
Orlando
Miami
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
University of South Florida
Publix Super Markets
Citi
PwC
Moffitt Cancer Center
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
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.
$15,510
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.
$179
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