USF acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of South Florida · Public · Tampa, FL · 37,269 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
USF admitted 41.0% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 45.2% in 2013. Florida residents pay $6,410 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $18,416.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 45.2% | 28,512 | 12,900 |
| 2014 | 53.2% | 24,988 | 13,284 |
| 2015 | 44.6% | 30,393 | 13,566 |
| 2016 | 46.6% | 28,628 | 13,350 |
| 2017 | 45.4% | 31,944 | 14,490 |
| 2018 | 42.6% | 35,043 | 14,940 |
| 2019 | 47.6% | 36,986 | 17,618 |
| 2020 | 49.2% | 38,696 | 19,054 |
| 2021 | 49.4% | 50,352 | 24,863 |
| 2022 | 43.9% | 65,568 | 28,801 |
| 2023 | 41.0% | 65,187 | 26,699 |
Applications went from 28,512 in fall 2013 to 65,187 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,565 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,989 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,040 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,459 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,159 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,410 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,416 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $22,086 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $8,648 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 75% submitted the SAT, 25% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| UCF FL | 39.5% | $6,368 in-state |
| FSU FL | 25.4% | $5,656 in-state |
| University of Florida FL | 24.0% | $6,381 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
USF admitted 41.0% of 65,187 applicants for fall 2023.1 Compared with 45.2% in 2013, the rate is lower by 4.2 percentage points.1 Only 5 of the 10 yearly moves were declines, and it reached 49.4% in 2021 before falling again.1 Growth in demand was large: applications went up 129% and admits up 107%, ending at 65,187 and 26,699.1
USF requires test scores. The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 580 to 670 on SAT reading and writing, 560 to 660 on SAT math, and 24 to 29 on the ACT.1
Florida residents pay $6,410 in tuition and fees for 2025-26, and out-of-state students pay $18,416.2 The in-state price is above the $6,360 median of the 13 public bachelor's colleges in Florida.2 Net price for 2024-25 averaged $5,565 at incomes of $0 to $30,000, $6,040 at $48,001 to $75,000 and $17,159 over $110,000.2
78% of 2019 entrants graduated within 6 years, well above the 58% median for 65 colleges in the state.2 Retention was 91%, and 33% of undergraduates held Pell grants.2 Earnings reach a median of $63,660 at 10 years after entry, with $16,250 in median federal debt.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 65,187 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 26,699 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 5,803 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 37,269 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test required | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 580 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 670 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 560 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 660 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 24 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 29 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 75% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 25% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,410 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,416 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $22,086 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $8,648 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $5,565 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,989 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,040 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,459 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $17,159 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 78% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 91% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 33% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $63,660 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $16,250 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Florida (N = 13) | $6,360 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Florida (N = 65) | 58% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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