University of South Florida (USF)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,468
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Acceptance rate	49%
Students retention rate	90%
On-time graduation rate	75%

Located in Tampa, Florida, USF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

USF boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

49.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,410

Cost of attendance at University of South Florida in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,324

Cost of attendance at University of South Florida in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at University of South Florida received on average $9,965 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,965

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,590	29%	$6,002	$9,543,957
Other Federal Grant	1,962	35%	$5,949	$11,671,527
State Grant/Scholarships	4,112	74%	$6,184	$25,428,942
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	5,382	97%	$3,166	$17,038,196
Total Grant & Scholarships	5,433	98%	$9,965	$54,138,665

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of South Florida students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of South Florida students is 74.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.9%.

74.6%

asian 88.2% 307 students
African American 73.2% 293 students
white 74.3% 1,881 students
unknown 80.0% 56 students
hawaiian 70.0% 7 students
hispanic 72.8% 729 students
International Students 78.3% 144 students
Mixed Race 62.4% 131 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Athletic Conference
Baseball American Athletic Conference
Basketball American Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of South Florida provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of South Florida offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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