Can you get into University of South Florida?
Tampa, FL · Public · 37,207 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
43.2%
SAT middle 50%
1130–1320
median 1235
ACT middle 50%
24–29
median 27
Testing
Required
76% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
76%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What does University of South Florida actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Test scores
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of South Florida considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Regular DecisionMarch 1, 2027
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $22,859. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at University of South Florida by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$4,122
- $30k–$48k$5,444
- $48k–$75k$9,326
- $75k–$110k$15,224
- Over $110k$18,497
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about University of South Florida?
What’s University of South Florida’s acceptance rate?
University of South Florida admits 43.2% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of South Florida?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130 and 1320. A score above 1320 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1130, the rest of your application has to do more of the work.
Is University of South Florida test-optional?
No. University of South Florida requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does University of South Florida look for in an application?
University of South Florida says it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does University of South Florida actually cost?
The sticker price is $22,859. The average family pays $9,812 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $4,122 a year on average.
What Spike does with this
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