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University of South Florida

FL · Common Data Set 2025-2026

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At a glance

Admit rate40.7% SAT (50th)1,250 ACT (50th)27 Undergraduates39,093 6-yr graduation78.0% Retention91.0% Tuition (FT)$16,565 Student–faculty ratio21:1

Recent years

YearAdmit rateEnrolled UG6-yr gradSAT (50th)
2025-202640.7%6,73079.0%1,250
2024-202543.2%6,90478.0%
2023-202439.8%2,35975.0%
2022-202343.9%6,77374.0%1,300
2021-202249.4%6,25175.0%

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Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Florida?

University of South Florida admits 40.7% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.

What SAT score do I need for University of South Florida?

The middle 50% SAT range at University of South Florida is 1160–1340, with a median score of 1250. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1160; students at the 75th percentile scored 1340.

What ACT score do I need for University of South Florida?

The middle 50% ACT range at University of South Florida is 25–29, with a median of 27.

How much does University of South Florida cost?

Annual full-time tuition at University of South Florida is $16,565. Room and board is approximately $14,824. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Florida?

University of South Florida's 6-year graduation rate is 78.0%. The first-year retention rate is 91.0%.

How many students attend University of South Florida?

University of South Florida enrolls 39,093 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

About the Common Data Set

The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.

Source

Sourced from University of South Florida's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.