Academics of the University of South Florida
Fall First-Time Freshman Admission Statistics
| Year | Applicants | Admits | Enrolls | Admit Rate | Yield Rate | SAT Composite (Middle 50%) | ACT Composite (Middle 50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 65,567 | 28,811 | 6,773 | 43.9% | 23.5% | 1240–1370 (76%) | 27–30 (24%) |
| 2021 | 50,368 | 24,881 | 6,251 | 49.4% | 25.1% | 1150–1330 (70%) | 24–29 (30%) |
| 2020 | 57,758 | 19,058 | 5,705 | 33.0% | 29.9% | 1170–1310 (74%) | 25–30 (26%) |
| 2019 | 36,986 | 17,627 | 5,113 | 47.7% | 29.0% | 1180–1310 (74%) | 25–29 (26%) |
| 2018 | 35,826 | 15,207 | 4,536 | 42.4% | 29.8% | 1170–1330 (69%) | 25–29 (26%) |
| 2017 | 37,492 | 13,573 | 4,280 | 36.2% | 31.5% | 1150–1310 (59%) | 24–29 (41%) |
Notes:
- SAT/ACT middle 50% ranges include only Tampa campus data before 2020.
- The percentage indicates how many students submitted test scores.
Academic Programs & Calendar
The University of South Florida (USF) offers:
- 91 bachelor’s degree programs
- 103 master’s degree programs
- 48 doctoral programs
- 2 specialist degree programs
- Several certificate programs
USF follows a semester-based academic calendar:
- Fall semester: August–December
- Spring semester: January–April/May
- Summer semester: Three overlapping sessions (A, B, and C) lasting six to ten weeks
Tuition & Fees (2022–23 Academic Year)
Undergraduate Tuition
- In-state: $213.65 per credit hour ($6,409.50 per year for 30 credit hours)
- Out-of-state: $577.47 per credit hour ($17,324.10 per year for 30 credit hours)
Graduate Tuition
- In-state: $434.51 per credit hour ($10,428.24 per year for 24 credit hours)
- Out-of-state: $880.25 per credit hour ($21,126.00 per year for 24 credit hours)
Note: Tuition has remained unchanged at all Florida public universities since 2014.
Student Enrollment & Demographics
Enrollment Trends (2017–2024)
| Academic Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 33,707 | 11,950 | 45,657 |
| 2018–19 | 34,155 | 11,752 | 45,907 |
| 2019–20 | 34,743 | 11,695 | 46,438 |
| 2020–21 | 38,579 | 12,034 | 50,613 |
| 2021–22 | 33,077 | 11,245 | 44,322 |
| 2022–23 | 38,046 | 11,547 | 49,593 |
| 2023–24 | 36,452 | 10,802 | 48,732 |
As of the 2023–24 academic year, USF has nearly 49,000 students, including:
- 36,400+ undergraduates
- 9,200 graduate students
- 1,500 medical students
- 1,400 non-degree-seeking students
USF ranks among the 40 most diverse universities in the nation, with students from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and over 140 countries. International students make up approximately 12% of the total student body.
Student Diversity (Fall 2022)
- 50% White
- 23% Hispanic (any race)
- 9% African American
- 9% Asian
- 4% Two or more races
- 0.2% American Indian
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
- 5% Did not report
Gender Ratio: 60% female | 40% male
Fall 2022 Freshman Class Profile
- Average SAT: 1309 (out of 1600)
- Average ACT: 29 (out of 36)
- Average High School GPA: 4.21
- 41% ranked in the top 10% of their high school class
- 79 National Merit Scholars