University of South Florida

Tampa, FL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Tampa, FL · Large city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	37,207
Acceptance rate	43%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1140–1330 · 76% submit
ACT (middle 50%)	24–29
Testing policy	Required
Graduation rate	75%
First-year retention	90%
Student–faculty ratio	22:1
Cost of attendance	$22,859 in-state · $33,773 out-of-state
Application fee	$30

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
Regular Decision: Dec 16, 2026

Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Biology, Social sciences, Psychology.

USF campus map

Campus map of University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, showing Physical Education Building, Recreation Center, University Library and Yuengling Center, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of University of South Florida and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Soccer Stadium, Yuengling Center, University Library, Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center, Varsity Tennis Courts, Recreation Center, Physical Education Building, University Of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum;Contemporary Art Museum, Theatre Arts Rehearsal Building.

Around campus

Places to eat: Which Wich?, Village Inn
Coffee: Felicitous
Nightlife: North 30th Sports Pub & Grille
Shops: GameStop, BookHolders.com
Museums and culture: Museum of Science & Industry
Groceries: 7-Eleven, Wawa
Parks: Park Avenue Pool, Greco Softball Complex

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