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University of South Florida

Tampa, FL
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Official name

University of South Florida

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University of South Florida is a public four-year school in Tampa, FL, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1956[1]. It has about 37,207 undergraduates[8].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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70years of history[1]
  1. 1956Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates37,207[8]
From abroad8.0%[8]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at University of South Florida costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students and for in-state students[2].

$40,134[2]A year, for non-resident students
$3,345A month, on average
$160,536Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩53.9Mat ₩per $1 · reference rate, editable

Where the money goes

Non-resident$40,134[2]a year
In-state$27,248[2]a year

$12,886 more a year than an in-state student, all of it tuition[2]

Non-residentIn-state
Tuition and fees$18,846[2]$5,960
Housing and food$15,408[2]$15,408
Books and supplies$728[2]$728
Transport and personal$2,176[2]$5,152
Health insurance and other$2,976[2]—

In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot stated on the school’s page[3]
ScholarshipsOpen to international students[3]

As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[8]
Room and board, on campus$14,440[8]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$12,600[8]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$22,859[8]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$6,410 / $17,324[8]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in, 2027 entry

SAT required[5]send it with your application
November 2, 2026[6]Early Action deadline

Freshmen must submit official results for at least one college entrance exam (SAT, ACT or CLT). The optional essay is not considered. No essay is required for admission.

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[6] · entry year 2027
  1. Early ActionNovember 2, 2026[6]Decision December 9, 2026Materials due November 16
  2. Regular DecisionDecember 16, 2026[6]Decision February 10, 2027Materials due January 15, 2027
  3. RollingMarch 1, 2027[6]Decision Rolling, from early MarchMaterials due March 15, 2027

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[7]
Official SAT, ACT or CLT results[7]
Documents confirming secondary education equals U.S. high school graduation, with transcripts and exam results for all secondary work[7]
English proficiency is shown through SAT (Reading and Writing 490+), ACT (English 17+, Reading 19+) or CLT scores; TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo are not accepted[7]
Official transcripts for foreign language courses already completed, if any[7]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

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SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1130 to 1320[8]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
24 to 29[8]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

43%[8]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
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Living in Tampa

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Clubs, sports and activities

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