University of San Francisco Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
50.77%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.61%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,124
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2023-2024 admission, a total of 25,709 students have applied and 13,052 students have allowed to admit to University of San Francisco (Acceptance rate: 50.77%). San Francisco's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 8.61 % where 1,124 students have finally enrolled out of 13,052 admitted students.
San Francisco acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of St Thomas and Samford University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.91%).
San Francisco enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 19.29%).
How to Apply to University of San Francisco
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply San Francisco. San Francisco offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.usfca.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.usfca.edu/admission/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.usfca.edu/admission/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.usfca.edu/admission/veterans |
| Athletic | https://www.usfca.edu/student-consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.usfca.edu/student-disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at San Francisco and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2024, the average SAT score at University of San Francisco is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of San Francisco is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,277). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | 1,300 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,277 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of San Francisco, 174 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| Total | 1,210 | 1,300 | 1,390 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of San Francisco, 63 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 30 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 28 |
San Francisco Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of San Francisco. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |