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Tampa, FL
43%
Acceptance Rate
37,207
Undergraduates
$17k
Out-of-state tuition
77%
6-yr grad rate
$58k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
43%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Tests RequiredSAT Range (2023-24)1130–1320
ACT Range (2023-24)24–29
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00
$30 application fee
37,207 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
Regular Decision: Dec 16, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$17,324
Average Net Price, In-State (2023-24)
$9,812
This college's average after grants for in-state students, all family incomes. Not your price.
$17,988Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$57,743/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio31%
Why Go Here?
$58k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
37.2k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#30
Deal Score in FL
of 258 rated colleges
Deal Score89
Excellent value
36% First-Gen Students
29% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of South Florida is a public college in Tampa, FL. It enrolls 37,207 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
89
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
22:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1130–1320
SAT (2023-24)
4.00
GPA (CDS)
Tests Required
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Dec 16, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$17,324
Avg net price (in-state students), % of cost of attendance (2023-24)43%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,440
Median Debt at Graduation$17,988
Highest-Earning Programs
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
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 2, 2026
Regular DecisionDec 16, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$30 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
9
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of South Florida?
| Family income | Average net price (in-state students) |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $4,122 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $5,444 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,326 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,224 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,497 |
Average net price after grants for in-state students, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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