University of South Florida
PublicTampa, FL
University of South Florida, in Tampa, FL, is a public very large school, enrolling around 37,207 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 43% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $109,054/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
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 South Florida's numbers?
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From University of South Florida'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 South Florida look for in applicants?
Per University of South Florida's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of South Florida's acceptance rate?
University of South Florida in Tampa, FL admits approximately 43% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of South Florida?
Admitted students at University of South Florida typically score between 1130–1320 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of South Florida?
Admitted students at University of South Florida typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of South Florida cost?
University of South Florida's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,859 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of South Florida?
University of South Florida's earliest deadline is Nov 2, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of South Florida require students to live on campus?
No -- University of South Florida doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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