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The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

The University of Tampa campus
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Admission rate
40%
Selective
Average net price
$40,584
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings
$69,272
10 years after enrolling

Summary

The University of Tampa is a private nonprofit college in Tampa, FL with 10,572 undergraduates. It admits 40% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $40,584 per year ($40,565 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,272 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
40%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
35,353
Fall 2023
Admitted
14,469
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

What The University of Tampa looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$59,457
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$35,744

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$40,565
  • $30–48k$28,956
  • $48–75k$30,886
  • $75–110k$40,279
  • $110k+$47,120

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Freshman retention
86%
Median earnings
$69,272
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
10,572
Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Receive Pell grants
19%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic14%
  • Black3%
  • Asian2%

The University of Tampa FAQ

What is The University of Tampa's acceptance rate?+

The University of Tampa admits 40% of applicants, which makes it selective.

Is The University of Tampa test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to The University of Tampa?+

In Fall 2023, 35,353 students applied to The University of Tampa and 14,469 were admitted; 2,505 enrolled.

Does The University of Tampa consider legacy status?+

Yes. The University of Tampa reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does The University of Tampa require an essay?+

The University of Tampa reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does The University of Tampa cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $59,457 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $40,584.

What is The University of Tampa's graduation rate?+

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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