University of South Florida
Tampa, FL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Tampa, FL · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 37,207 |
| Acceptance rate | 43% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1140–1330 · 76% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 24–29 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 75% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 22:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $22,859 in-state · $33,773 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $30 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Dec 16, 2026
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Biology, Social sciences, Psychology.
Strongest majors at USF
- Computer science at USF: #204 of 691 schools, score 63/100, about 479 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at USF: #161 of 543 schools, score 69/100, about 1,930 graduates a year
- Education at USF: #177 of 551 schools, score 64/100, about 245 graduates a year
- Biology at USF: #233 of 692 schools, score 64/100, about 1,286 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at USF: #139 of 406 schools, score 60/100, about 165 graduates a year
- Economics at USF: #249 of 683 schools, score 58/100, about 587 graduates a year
- Environmental science at USF: #199 of 544 schools, score 61/100, about 163 graduates a year
- History at USF: #261 of 692 schools, score 57/100, about 141 graduates a year
USF campus map
On campus
Soccer Stadium, Yuengling Center, University Library, Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center, Varsity Tennis Courts, Recreation Center, Physical Education Building, University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum, Theatre Arts Rehearsal Building.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Which Wich?, Village Inn
- Coffee: Felicitous
- Nightlife: North 30th Sports Pub & Grille
- Shops: GameStop, BookHolders.com
- Museums and culture: Museum of Science & Industry
- Groceries: 7-Eleven, Wawa
- Parks: Park Avenue Pool, Greco Softball Complex