The University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida 33606-1490
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
The University of Tampa is a private institution in Tampa with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 10.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,436 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,634.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •Move and name change Two years later, the school moved to its current location on the grounds of the recently closed Tampa Bay Hotel, which Henry B.
- •Plant had built in 1891 directly across the Hillsborough River from downtown Tampa.
- •In 1933, the city agreed to allow Tampa Junior College to move its operations to the former hotel grounds.
- •In 1905, the City of Tampa purchased the Tampa Bay Hotel and 150 acres of land for $125,000.
- •In 1933, the University leased the former Tampa Bay Hotel from the City of Tampa.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (72)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
78
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + large city premium