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Public, 4-Year
Tampa, FL

University of South Florida

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$6,410

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

41.0%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

74.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$57,743

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of South Florida is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Tampa, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $6,410, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 74.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing580 – 670
20025th–75th percentile800
Math560 – 660
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite24 – 29
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

41.0%

Transfer-Out Rate10.2%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$25,640

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$27,743

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$251,790

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$529,220

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of South Florida is $17,988.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
56.4%
43.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
44.4%
Hispanic
23.3%
Asian
8.6%
International
8.3%
Black
7.9%
Two or more
4.4%
Unknown
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

24

Burglary

3

Theft

13

Assault

3

Robbery

1

Rape

3

Arson

0

Murder

1

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$6,410

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,785
$30k - $48k$6,053
$48k - $75k$10,649
$75k+$16,385

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$17,988
Pell Grant Recipients29.9%
Using Federal Loans24.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment57.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$10,166
Pell Grant Recipients32.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

91.4%

Success

74.4%

In-State Cost

$6,410

Age 25+ Students

11.3%

Carnegie Class

R1: Doctoral — Very High Research

Working at 6yr

9,701 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Tampa (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Tampa (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.