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University of South Florida
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  • 4 Year
  • TAMPA, FL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B

editorial

South Florida is a highly rated public university located in Tampa, Florida. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 30,097 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the South Florida acceptance rate is 44%. Popular majors include Health Service Preparatory Studies, Psychology, and Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine. Graduating 74% of students, South Florida alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,800.

About

4202 EAST FOWLER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33620
About South Florida...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference

Branch Campuses

University of South Florida Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

USF Admissions

Acceptance Rate
44%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
1140-1330
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$11,004 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,066 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 449 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 544 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 544 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
7
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    58%
  • On Campus
    28%
  • Online
    14%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
30,097 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
7,950
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 353 responses
  • Studious, happy, school spirited
    24%
  • DIVERSE
    16%
  • Diverse, Happy, Outgoing, School Spirited
    16%
  • Uniquely diverse
    10%
  • Pleasant
    10%
  • Nice
    9%
  • Happy
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 615 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 696 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 395 responses
  • Best education, beautiful setting, and friendly.
    30%
  • Fun, Diverse, Educational
    23%
  • Educational
    9%
  • Pretty good
    8%
  • Amazing
    8%
  • Accommodating and welcoming
    7%
  • Okay
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 268 responses

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