University of South Florida
University of South Florida USF
Tampa, Florida 33620-9951
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — major research university
University of South Florida is a public institution in Tampa with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1235, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 36.3K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,743 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,043.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Although founded in 1956, the university was not officially named until the following year, and classes did not begin until 1960.
- •In 1957, the Florida Cabinet approved the name "University of South Florida".
- •The university was founded as a school for whites only.
- •It integrated and admitted its first African-American student, Ernest Boger, in 1961, the school's second year after opening.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1235
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,976
Programs (215)
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
91%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
276
Peer Average
240
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