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University of South Florida

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43%

Acceptance Rate

37,207

Total Students

$17k

Sticker Price

77%

Grad Rate

$58k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

43%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

43% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1130–1320

ACT Range24–29

GPA Avg3.6

payments$30 application fee

groups37,207 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$17,324

Net Price

Not reported

$17,988Avg Debt

≈ $150/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$57,743/yr

Debt-to-income ratio31% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate77%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate91%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$58k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

22:1

Faculty Ratio

Large classes

37.2k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#88

US News

Top 100

#207

Forbes

Top 250

Deal Score89

Exceptional Value

diversity_136% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance29% Pell Grant Recipients

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University of South Florida is a public institution located in Tampa, FL. With approximately 37,207 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

88.82

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

22:1

Test Score Ranges

1225

SAT

3.6

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Rolling

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$17,324

Room & Board$14,440

Avg Grad Debt$17,988

Popular Majors

Computer Engineering$84k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$79k/yr

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73k/yr

Chemical Engineering$71k/yr

Civil Engineering$70k/yr

Mechanical Engineering$70k/yr

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$30 fee

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"University of South Florida offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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University of South Florida
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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