University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of South Florida reported a 41.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of South Florida is a public 4-year institution in Tampa, FL, with an SAT reference of 1220 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $9,812 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

41.0%

65,187 applicants

SAT reference

1220

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$9,812

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of South Florida

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)114012201320
ACT (composite, 1–36)242629

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

75.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

91.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$57,743

Student Body

37,207

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of South Florida, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$4,122
$30,001 – $48,000$5,444
$48,001 – $75,000$9,326
$75,001 – $110,000$15,224
$110,000+$18,497

Top Majors at University of South Florida

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions1,745
Business, Management & Marketing1,704
Biological & Biomedical Sciences1,204
Social Sciences1,152
Psychology892
Computer & Information Sciences587
Engineering538
Communication & Journalism491
Education289
Liberal Arts & General Studies210

Financial Aid at University of South Florida

About University of South Florida

Official website: https://www.usf.edu/

Admissions: https://usf.edu/admission/apply.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions About University of South Florida

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Florida?

University of South Florida reported a 41% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 65,187. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of South Florida?

The historical 41% acceptance rate suggests University of South Florida was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of South Florida?

The imported historical records for University of South Florida include an SAT reference value of 1220 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of South Florida?

The stored historical average net price at University of South Florida is $9,812 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 88%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,012 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Florida?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of South Florida is 76%. its stored first-year retention rate is 91%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $57,743. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of South Florida test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of South Florida?

University of South Florida's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on December 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of South Florida's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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