University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a public research university located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, offering more than 180 majors and concentrations. Ranked on multiple lists for its research efforts, USF’s Office of Undergraduate Research at the Tampa campus allows all citizen scholars to participate in faculty-led research. Though facilities such as the Morsani Downtown location and three nearby hospitals, USF health care students at the Tampa campus reinforce the institution’s medical presence in the community, taking advantage of a number of research and training opportunities. USF’s Tampa campus has its very own beach, a variety of public art, and an entire Greek Village of national fraternities and sororities, as well as living-learning communities. Students can join in on the more than 600 clubs and organizations or utilize the recreation facilities and club sports, which range from jiu-jitsu to wakeboarding. Nearby Tampa Bay is known for its popular beaches and food scene.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
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 |
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
76%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1297
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
49,600
Total Number of Undergrads
38,047
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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:
| $13,595 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
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.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,066
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,336
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,234
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
600
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulls
School Colors
Green and Gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Tampa
Sarasota
Orlando
Miami
Atlanta
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,900
What Students Are Saying
Pretty nice campus, really big so bring a bike or something to get too and from class but overall it's a nice and friendly environment.
Student, Tampa FL
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