Can you get into University of South Florida?
Tampa, FL · Public · 37,207 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
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 University of South Florida actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
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 does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Regular DecisionMarch 1, 2027
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $22,859, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of South Florida by family 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 per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
University of South Florida admissions, answered
What is 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 the application has to carry more weight.
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 reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, test scores most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of South Florida actually cost?
Sticker price is $22,859, but the average family pays $9,812 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $4,122 per year on average.
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