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About University of South Florida

high research activityhealth sciences focusselective admissionslarge public university

University of South Florida is a public research university in Tampa, FL, known for its health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 44%, USF is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 6,800 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1130–1320 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. USF offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $12,180 per year; the sticker price of $35,092 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of South Florida acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

44%
Overall Accept Rate
1225
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1130 – 1320

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of South Florida

Application Strategy
Apply to the USF Honors College at the same time as your general application, since it uses the same portal and requires no separate application fee. Honors students get priority registration, dedicated advising, and access to research funding that can set you apart after graduation.
Application Strategy
USF has nationally recognized programs in public health, engineering, and biomedical sciences tied directly to Tampa General Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center. In your application materials, reference the specific college or department you plan to enter and name a faculty member or research center that connects to your goals, since this specificity signals genuine fit with USF's strengths.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of South Florida actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$4.1k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$5.4k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$9.3k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$15.2k
110k+~$35k/yr$18.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

75%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
34,921
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

43%White
24%Hispanic
9%Asian
8%Black / African American
8%International
5%Two or More Races
3%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender43% Men · 57% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status92% Citizens and Immigrants · 8% International
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