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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.

43.2%admitted

What to send.

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?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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Reported by the college

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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