University of South Florida
Founded 1956
President Rhea Law (President)
Fees USD 6,410
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of South Florida (USF) is a public research university founded in 1956 in Tampa, Florida. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and one of only 4% of universities in the US to hold this distinction, USF enrolls approximately 50,000 students across its Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee campuses. USF is particularly strong in public health, engineering, and business.
Colleges
- Muma College of Business — AACSB-accredited, top entrepreneurship programs
- College of Engineering — Top-ranked biomedical and civil engineering
- College of Public Health — CEPH-accredited, top-25 nationally
- Morsani College of Medicine — MD program with USF Health system
- College of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1200–1380
- Acceptance Rate: ~44%
- In-State Tuition: ~$6,410
Key Deadlines
- Priority: December 1
- Regular Decision: March 1