University of South Florida Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
41.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,800
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 65,568 students have applied and 28,801 students have allowed to admit to University of South Florida (Acceptance rate: 43.93%). USF's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.61 % where 6,800 students have finally enrolled out of 28,801 admitted students.
USF acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and Louisiana Tech University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.60%).
USF enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 23.00%).
How to Apply to University of South Florida
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply USF. USF offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | usf.edu/admission/apply.aspx |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.usf.edu/application |
| Financial Aid | www.usf.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | usfas.forest.usf.edu/npc/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.usf.edu/student-affairs/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.usf.edu/about-usf/student-consumer-information.aspx |
| Disability Service | www.usf.edu/student-affairs/student-accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at USF and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of South Florida is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of South Florida is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,129). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | 1,230 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,129 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida | 1,222 | 76 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of South Florida, 5,158 students submitted SAT scores (76% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. 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 | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,230 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of South Florida, 1,642 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Florida. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 27 |
USF Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of South Florida. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |