University of South Florida

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Tampa, FL

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

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$4,559

Avg in-state tuition

$15,473

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of South Florida

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A 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.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of South Florida is a large public university located on an urban campus in Tampa, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 38,582, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 49%. The university offers 92 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,559, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,473.

Rankings

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#1 Ranked in Best Master's in Athletic Training Programs
#1 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Behavioral Psychology Programs
#2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Library Science Programs 2022
#5 Ranked in Best Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Programs
#5 Ranked in What Can You Do With a Healthcare Administration Degree?
#5 Ranked in Best Online Masters for Social Work (Test)
#9 Ranked in Best Industrial Engineering Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

49% 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

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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92% 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

74% 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 Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

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 25-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1320

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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51k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

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

48%

Hispanic

20%

Black

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,100
On-campus room and board	$12,256
On-campus other expenses	$4,100
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,062
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,100
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,100

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$22,015	$32,929
Off-campus without family	$19,821	$30,735
Off-campus with family	$9,759	$20,673

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
	Environmental Design/Architecture
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Latin American Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
	Biotechnology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
	Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
	Oncology and Cancer Biology
	Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
	Bioinformatics
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Commerce, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Finance, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Marketing, Other
	Management Information Systems, General
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer Science
7	Education
	Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Foreign Language Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Social Science Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering/Industrial Management
9	Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Chemical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Computer Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Materials Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Industrial Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
10	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
11	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Russian Language and Literature
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Physician Assistant
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Medicine (MD)
	Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Public Health, Other
	Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
	Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
	Medical Informatics
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nurse Anesthetist
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Nursing Practice
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
13	History
	History, General
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
	General Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
15	Library Science
	Library Science/Librarianship
16	Mathematics And Statistics
	Statistics, General
	Mathematics, General
17	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	Gerontology
	Sustainability Studies
18	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
19	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy
21	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
	Physics, General
22	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	School Psychology
	Applied Behavior Analysis
23	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Human Services, General
	Social Work
24	Security And Protective Services
	Critical Infrastructure Protection
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
25	Social Sciences
	Geography
	Political Science and Government, General
	Geography, Other
	International Relations and Affairs
	Economics, General
	Criminology
	Anthropology
	Social Sciences, General
	Sociology
26	Visual And Performing Arts
	Dance, General
	Visual and Performing Arts, Other
	Music Performance, General
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of South Florida

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About University of South Florida

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

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

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards