USF Admissions Information
University of Southern Florida
Tampa, FL (
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The University of Southern Florida is a public research university in Tampa, Florida. The USF System consists of four campuses, including the main campus in Tampa, USF Polytechnic, USF Sarasota-Manatee, and USF St. Petersburg (a separately accredited institution). USF offers 89 undergraduate majors and 139 graduate degree programs. Home to the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute, one of the nation's top research centers for Alzheimer's disease, USF is highly regarded for its extensive research contributions. The University is consistently ranked as one of the top universities receiving the most research funding. USF hosts a diverse student body, and about one-third of the school's undergraduates identify themselves as students of color.
A member of the Big East Conference, USF offers an exceptional variety of athletic programs, including basketball, football, bowling, volleyball, and ice hockey. The school is also home to several unique facilities, including a weather station, a botanical garden, and an anthropology museum. The University is located just ten miles from downtown Tampa, an area rich in tourist attractions, museums, sports venues, performing arts centers, and cultural activities.
Basic Info
Main Address: |
4202 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620-9951 |
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Phone Number: |
(813) 974-2011 |
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Website: |
www.usf.edu |
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Characteristics
Type of school: |
Public, Four-Year |
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Type of school: |
Coed |
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Setting: |
Urban |
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Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Intramural, Intercollegiate, Scholarship |
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Degrees offered: |
Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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Size of undergraduate student body: |
30,914 |
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Percent out-of-state: |
3% |
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Percent international: |
1.32% |
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Female to Male ratio: |
56:44 |
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Academic Life
Student to Professor ratio: |
28:1 |
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Most popular majors: |
Business/Marketing
Social Sciences
Biology
Education
Psychology
English
Health Professions
Engineering |
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Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
Honors Program
Internships
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester
Weekend College |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Women's Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
Men's Housing
Apartments For Married Students
Cooperative Housing
Special Housing For Disabled Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
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Activities:
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
Concert band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz band
Marching band
Musical theater
Pep band
Sororities
Student newspaper
Television station |
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Fun Facts
- First University in the World to Offer PhD in Applied Anthropology
- Ranked #27 Top American Research Universities
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- USF is the 9th largest University in the United States
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Admissions Information
An applicant's secondary school record, GPA, and recommendations are the important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include a student's character/personal qualities, class rank, application essay, extracurricular activities, geographical residence, standardized test scores, state residency, work experience, talents/abilities, volunteer work, and whether the candidate is a first-generation college student.
Admissions address: |
4202 East Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620-9951 |
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Phone number: |
(813) 974-3350 |
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Fax number: |
(813) 974-9689 |
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Admissions Website: |
https://www.usf.edu/admissions/ |
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Email: |
admissions@admin.usf.edu |
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Contact Person: |
J. Robert Spatig, Director of Admissions |
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Number of first-year applications received: |
29,179 |
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Percent of applicants admitted: |
45% |
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Application Information
Regular application deadline: |
March 1 |
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Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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Admission requirements: |
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
Standardized test scores required? |
SAT or ACT with Writing |
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Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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SAT Critical Reading |
510
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560
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610
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54%
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SAT Math |
520
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570
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620
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54%
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SAT Writing |
490
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540
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580
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54%
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College Board code: |
5828 |
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ACT code: |
0761 |
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