University of San FranciscoSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

San Francisco, CA

This school is more affordable than other schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$50,282

Avg tuition

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About University of San Francisco

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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 10,636, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $50,282.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

64% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1130-1330

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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11k

Students Enrolled

4%

Online Student Enrollment

13:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

28%

Hispanic

21%

Asian

21%

Non-U.S. Citizen

14%

Two or more races

7%

Black

6%

Unknown

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

27%

State Grant Aid

21%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,297
State Grant Aid $8,634
Institution Grant Aid $24,862
Pell Grant Aid $4,835

Financial Outlook

$59k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.