The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
About The University of Tampa
The University of Tampa is a private research university in Tampa, Florida, with about 10,572 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 40.34% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,436 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- The University of Tampa charges 17% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($34,408).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 63.70%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $59,436.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at The University of Tampa is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 310% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
The University of Tampa awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 74 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tampa | $34,408 | $36,211 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is The University of Tampa really?
Key findings
- The University of Tampa charges 17% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($34,408).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
The University of Tampa tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $34,408
Finding The University of Tampa charges 17% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $34,408. That is 17% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is about 2.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.9×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at The University of Tampa versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at The University of Tampa versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at The University of Tampa is $36,211.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $36,211 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $28,964 above the Florida median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $16,158 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At The University of Tampa, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
The University of Tampa: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for The University of Tampa—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$34,408
Avg. net price
$36,211
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $30,011 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,513 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,898 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,691 |
| $110,001+ | $37,975 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $137,632. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What The University of Tampa is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General216
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General215
- Finance, General196
- Criminology151
- Health Professions and Related Programs146
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 17% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 26
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is The University of Tampa a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
The University of Tampa is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for The University of Tampa.
Campus
Location
Tampa, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33606-1490
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 1.8× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
10,572
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 11,409
- Graduate
- 835
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$24,211
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 15.16%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for The University of Tampa.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The University of Tampa was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The University of Tampa in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,772 | $25,772 | $27,955 |
| 2014 | $26,330 | $26,330 | $26,863 |
| 2015 | $27,044 | $27,044 | $27,580 |
| 2016 | $27,740 | $27,740 | $28,888 |
| 2017 | $28,426 | $28,426 | $29,735 |
| 2018 | $29,208 | $29,208 | $30,579 |
| 2019 | $29,992 | $29,992 | $30,990 |
| 2020 | $30,884 | $30,884 | $32,440 |
| 2021 | $31,274 | $31,274 | $34,866 |
| 2022 | $32,218 | $32,218 | $34,287 |
| 2023 | $33,424 | $33,424 | $35,634 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 26 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The University of Tampa reported total enrollment of about 10,572 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%), and Non-Resident Alien (4.5%). About 15.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The University of Tampa in 2024 is 10,572 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,409 students. Graduate enrollment is about 835 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
54.64% 100% Completion Time
63.70% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.64% of students graduating from The University of Tampa completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 34% male / 66% female
- Finance, General: 84% male / 16% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
The University of Tampa graduates earn a median of $59,436 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of The University of Tampa.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $59,436. Median federal loan debt: $24,211. Average net price used in cost models: $36,211.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway The University of Tampa graduates report median earnings of $59,436 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for The University of Tampa.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at The University of Tampa.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for The University of Tampa graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for The University of Tampa—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$62.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Florida median 1.7× the median ($35.9M)
- Southeast median 3.2× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 2.4× the median ($26.4M)
- Florida median 0.75× the median ($7,784)
- Southeast median 0.63× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.48× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Florida median 51.8 pp above median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 40.6 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $10,846
- Florida median 1.6× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 1.6× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,718
- Florida median 1.5× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.3× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
The University of Tampa at a glance
The University of Tampa
The University of Tampa is a private non-profit institution in Tampa, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralMarketing/Marketing Management, GeneralFinance, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian70.8%Hispanic or Latino13.5%Non-Resident Alien4.5%
Schools near The University of Tampa
Other campuses in Tampa, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The University of Tampa located?
The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL.
What is The University of Tampa's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The University of Tampa is 40.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 35,353 applicants and 14,469 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is The University of Tampa's tuition?
The University of Tampa tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $34,408 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $36,211 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does The University of Tampa cost?
Reported tuition is $34,408 and average net price is $36,211 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,612 annually.
What explains The University of Tampa's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($36,211), completion (63.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($59,436). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at The University of Tampa?
The University of Tampa reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,409 students, White (70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The University of Tampa?
About 25.2% of students at The University of Tampa are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for The University of Tampa?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The University of Tampa reports midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of The University of Tampa earn?
Median earnings are $48,397 six years after entry and $59,436 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Tampa?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The University of Tampa students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,211.
Is The University of Tampa public or private?
The University of Tampa is a private nonprofit institution located in Tampa, FL.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.