University of San Francisco
PrivateSan Francisco, CA
University of San Francisco, in San Francisco, CA, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,287 students. University of San Francisco is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 62%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $150,341/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of San Francisco's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of San Francisco weighs your application
From University of San Francisco's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of San Francisco look for in applicants?
Per University of San Francisco's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of San Francisco's acceptance rate?
University of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA admits approximately 62% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of San Francisco?
Admitted students at University of San Francisco typically score between 1190–1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of San Francisco?
Admitted students at University of San Francisco typically score between 25–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of San Francisco cost?
University of San Francisco's total cost of attendance is reported at $80,141 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of San Francisco require students to live on campus?
No -- University of San Francisco doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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