University of South Florida Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of South Florida is a public research university in Tampa, Florida, enrolling about 37,207 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 43.19% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,743 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,410
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,812 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 43.19% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 37,207 84.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.76%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 35.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 73.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1227
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 44,203
- Applicants (IPEDS): 65,187
- Room & Board: $14,440 annual estimate
University of South Florida: what the data shows
Common questions about University of South Florida, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of South Florida?
University of South Florida is located in Tampa, FL (ZIP 33620-9951).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is University of South Florida public or private?
University of South Florida is a Public institution.
How much does University of South Florida cost?
Published tuition: $6,410 in-state, $17,324 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,812.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,122 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,444 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,326 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,224 |
| $110,001+ | $18,497 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,640.
How hard is it to get into University of South Florida?
Admission rate: 43.19%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1227 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of South Florida?
Total enrollment: 37,207 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 44,203 students.
Graduate enrollment: 11,097 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Florida?
150%-time completion rate: 76.76%.
First-year retention: 91.3%.
What do graduates of University of South Florida earn?
Median earnings: $48,328 six years after entry; $57,743 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,988.
29.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of South Florida known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (1,092 completions)
- Psychology, General (921 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (744 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (585 completions)
- Finance, General (479 completions)
- Criminology (455 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (445 completions)
- Public Health, General (429 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (407 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (349 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of South Florida a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 43.19%; completion rate 76.76%; median earnings $57,743 at 10 years; net price $9,812. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of South Florida was $6,410.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,812
2024 Value
In 2024 University of South Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,812.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,812 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$69,296 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,440 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$770 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,620 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of South Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.86% 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 University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida 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 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $10,298 |
| 2014 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $10,027 |
| 2015 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $11,232 |
| 2016 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $11,249 |
| 2017 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $11,700 |
| 2018 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $9,838 |
| 2019 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $8,355 |
| 2020 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $8,346 |
| 2021 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $8,318 |
| 2022 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $9,203 |
| 2023 | $6,410 | $17,324 | $10,043 |
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
43.19% Acceptance Rate
65,187 Total Applicants
26,699 Students Admitted
5,803 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.73% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1227
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of South Florida reported total enrollment of about 37,207 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.3%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%), and Asian (8.8%). About 29.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of South Florida in 2024 is 37,207 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 44,203 students. Graduate enrollment is about 11,097 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.3%
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 43.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
65.37% 100% Completion Time
76.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 65.37% of students graduating from University of South Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 25% male / 75% female
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
- Biomedical Sciences, General: 39% male / 61% 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 University of South Florida.
Return on Investment
$17,988 Median Student Debt
$57,743 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1371.23% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of South Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 152 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 1,092 completions
2. Psychology, General: 921 completions
3. Biomedical Sciences, General: 744 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 585 completions
5. Finance, General: 479 completions
6. Criminology: 455 completions
7. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 445 completions
8. Public Health, General: 429 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 407 completions
Most popular programs at University of South Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of South Florida graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of South Florida from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 73.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,342
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,361
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of South Florida is a public institution located in Tampa, FL, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 37,207 students. Student body composition includes White (43.3%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%), Asian (8.8%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 43.19%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1227. The 150%-time completion rate is 76.76%. Approximately 29.36% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Tampa, FL 33620-9951
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 152 distinct degree programs, University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida located?
University of South Florida is located in Tampa, FL.
What is University of South Florida's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of South Florida is 43.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 65,187 applicants and 26,699 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of South Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $6,410 and average net price is $9,812 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,440 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of South Florida?
University of South Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 44,203 students, White (43.3%), Hispanic or Latino (24.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of South Florida?
About 35.8% of students at University of South Florida are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of South Florida?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of South Florida reports midpoint SAT about 1227 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of University of South Florida earn?
Median earnings are $48,328 six years after entry and $57,743 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Florida?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of South Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,988.
Is University of South Florida public or private?
University of South Florida is a public institution located in Tampa, FL.
Is University of South Florida an HBCU?
No. University of South Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of South Florida a tribal college?
No. University of South Florida 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.