University of South Florida

Tampa, FL, USA

SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#351
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#654
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#357
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
43%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About University of South Florida USF

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Tampa, FL, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
43.2%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$17,324/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
37,207
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
22:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1227
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
580 - 660
SAT Math (25th-75th)
550 - 660
ACT (midpoint)
27
ACT (25th-75th)
24 - 29

Outcomes

Freshman retention
91%
Graduation rate (6yr)
76%
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,743

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$708M
Avg net price (after aid)
$9,812/yr

Rankings

US News
#357
QS World
#654
Times Higher Ed
#351

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