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University of San Francisco

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San Francisco, CA

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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

Admit rate62%
SAT range1190–1390
ACT range25–30
Undergrads5,287
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$80,141
4-year grad rate71%
Median earnings, 10yr out$89,812

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How 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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$69,440/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$104,390/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$103,605/yr
Accounting and Related Services$95,973/yr
Marketing$91,815/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$77,757/yr
International Business$77,060/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$81,285/yr
Communication and Media Studies$68,592/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$150,341/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$49,684/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$143,356/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$53,369/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$65,071/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$93,712/yr
Political Science and Government$72,263/yr
Sociology$61,883/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$59,387/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$49,788/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,715
Typical room charge$11,310
Typical board charge$5,240

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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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