The University of Tampa Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $34,408
- 2024 Average Net Price: $36,211 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 40.34% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,572 98.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.70%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 25.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average ACT Score: 26
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,409
- Applicants (IPEDS): 35,353
- Room & Board: $14,612 annual estimate
The University of Tampa: what the data shows
Common questions about The University of Tampa, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The University of Tampa?
The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL (ZIP 33606-1490).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The University of Tampa public or private?
The University of Tampa is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The University of Tampa cost?
Published tuition: $34,408.
Average net price after aid: $36,211.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into The University of Tampa?
Admission rate: 40.34%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The University of Tampa?
Total enrollment: 10,572 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,409 students.
Graduate enrollment: 835 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Tampa?
150%-time completion rate: 63.70%.
First-year retention: 85.5%.
What do graduates of The University of Tampa earn?
Median earnings: $48,397 six years after entry; $59,436 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,211.
15.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The University of Tampa known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (216 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (215 completions)
- Finance, General (196 completions)
- Criminology (151 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (146 completions)
- Psychology, General (126 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (122 completions)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (110 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (110 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (109 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The University of Tampa a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 40.34%; completion rate 63.70%; median earnings $59,436 at 10 years; net price $36,211. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$34,408
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The University of Tampa was $34,408.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$36,211
2024 Value
In 2024 The University of Tampa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,211.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$144,844 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$36,211 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$137,632 4-Year Tuition
$14,612 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$50,520 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$202,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The University of Tampa.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40.34% Acceptance Rate
35,353 Total Applicants
14,469 Students Admitted
2,505 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.31% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The University of Tampa.
Return on Investment
$24,211 Median Student Debt
$59,436 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
310.34% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The University of Tampa.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 216 completions
2. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 215 completions
3. Finance, General: 196 completions
4. Criminology: 151 completions
5. Health Professions and Related Programs: 146 completions
6. Psychology, General: 126 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 122 completions
8. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 110 completions
9. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 110 completions
Most popular programs at The University of Tampa.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The University of Tampa graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The University of Tampa from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,846
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,718
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The University of Tampa is a private non-profit institution located in Tampa, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General. Enrollment is approximately 10,572 students. Student body composition includes White (70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%), Non-Resident Alien (4.5%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 40.34%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 26. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.70%. Approximately 15.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 25.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 74 distinct degree programs, The University of Tampa provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
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.
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 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.
Is The University of Tampa an HBCU?
No. The University of Tampa is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The University of Tampa a tribal college?
No. The University of Tampa is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Tampa, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.