Tampa, FL · Public · 37,207 students
What are University of South Florida’s admission requirements?
University of South Florida admits 43.2% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

What to send.
- Common App
- 1 supplemental essay
- SAT or ACTRequired
When to apply.
- Regular DecisionMarch 1, 2027
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 43.2%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1130–1320median 1235
- ACT middle 50%
- 24–29median 27
- Testing
- Required76% sent an SAT
Your chances
What are your chances at University of South Florida?
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What does University of South Florida weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Test scores
Considered
- Class rank
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of South Florida considers each part, not how heavily.
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