University of San Francisco

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About University of San Francisco

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of San Francisco is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in San Francisco, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,321, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $57,670.

San Francisco, CA

$57,670

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Admissions Breakdown

62%

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

70%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentNo

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1210-1390

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

16%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

13%

Unknown

0%

Black

5%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

16%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

36%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

8

Total Online Enrollment

1,389

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold20% online

Master'sCheck Bold9% online

DoctorateCheck Bold30% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$57,670$57,670
Graduate$29,070$29,070

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,089
On-campus room and board$18,490
On-campus other expenses$3,195
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$18,195
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$4,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$3,195

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$80,444$80,444
Off-campus without family$81,354$81,354
Off-campus with family$61,954$61,954

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

29%

State Grant Aid

19%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

36%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,105
State Grant Aid$8,635
Institution Grant Aid$28,737
Pell Grant Aid$5,241

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$59k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • All Track Combined
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Legal Professions And Studies.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Theology And Religious Vocations.
24Visual And Performing Arts.
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