University of San Francisco
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$51,930
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About University of San Francisco
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 5,852, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $51,930.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 24-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1140-1330
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
27%
Asian
22%
Hispanic
21%
Non-U.S. Citizen
13%
Two or more races
8%
Black
6%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
14
Total Online Enrollment
10,060
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
12% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 67% online
Master's 15% online
Doctorate 27% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $51,930 | $51,930 |
Graduate | $26,640 | $26,640 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,600 |
On-campus room and board | $15,990 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,800 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,990 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,800 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,300 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $73,320 | $73,320 |
Off-campus without family | $73,320 | $73,320 |
Off-campus with family | $56,830 | $56,830 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
26%
State Grant Aid
19%
Institution Grant Aid
90%
Pell Grant
26%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$59k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Area Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multicultural Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Nurse Specialist
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Aspects of Health
BA
MA
DOC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Tax Law/Taxation (LL.M, J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Demography and Population Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
24Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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