University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
42% admitted · $13,042/yr after aid
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $8,648
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $63,660
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of South Florida is a public college in Tampa, FL with 37,207 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants, and admitted students average 1227 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,648 per year ($5,565 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,660 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 65,187
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 26,699
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–660
200800
SAT Math550–660
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What University of South Florida looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,086
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $6,410
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,416
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,565
- $30–48k$3,989
- $48–75k$6,040
- $75–110k$11,459
- $110k+$17,159
Get a personal estimate with University of South Florida's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $63,660
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 37,207
- Student–faculty ratio
- 22:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White43%
- Hispanic24%
- Black8%
- Asian9%
University of South Florida FAQ
What is University of South Florida's acceptance rate?+
University of South Florida admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Florida?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1227.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Florida?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is University of South Florida test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to University of South Florida?+
In Fall 2023, 65,187 students applied to University of South Florida and 26,699 were admitted; 5,803 enrolled.
Does University of South Florida consider legacy status?+
No. University of South Florida reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of South Florida require an essay?+
University of South Florida reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of South Florida cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,086 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,648.
What is University of South Florida's graduation rate?+
78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 137351 · How we use this data
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