School Profile: University of South Florida

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

36,681 undergraduates of 45,412 total students

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4 Year

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How to Understand School Data

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $6,410
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $17,324
  • Books and Supplies: $1,100
  • Campus Housing: $12,568
  • Other Expenses: $4,100

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$8,318

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $4,454
$30,001-$48,000 $6,209
$48,001-$75,000 $9,050
$75,001-$110,000 $13,978
$110,001+ $15,614

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
73% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
90% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$48,500

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Biology, General
$25,216
Health Services/Allied Health/Health...
$31,139
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$64,932
Psychology, General
$28,930
Communication and Media Studies
$33,672

Finance and Financial Management Services
$46,781
Marketing
$41,026
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$57,269
Criminology
$34,096
Public Health
$34,635
Business/Commerce, General
$42,631
Mechanical Engineering
$64,360
Accounting and Related Services
$50,769
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$42,988
English Language and Literature, General
$27,416
Political Science and Government
$33,560
Teacher Education and Professional...
$43,407
Economics
$40,634
Teacher Education and Professional...
$42,067
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$26,372
Management Information Systems and Services
$53,597
Chemical Engineering
$68,446
International Relations and National Security...
$30,254
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$33,267
Social Sciences, General
$33,031
Electrical, Electronics and Communications...
$74,814
Civil Engineering
$63,762
Fine and Studio Arts
$24,301
History
$29,829
Social Work
$31,753
Chemistry
$33,191
Human Services, General
$31,613
Industrial Engineering
$65,254
Sociology
$29,958
Computer Engineering
$74,117
International Business
$42,221
Anthropology
$22,097
Mathematics
$42,301
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language...
$25,732
Business Administration, Management and...
$40,135
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
$41,383
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
$30,390
Statistics
$40,332
Physics
$46,451
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group...
$21,545
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$25,015
Special Education and Teaching
$42,480
Geography and Cartography
$38,748

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 580 660

SAT Math

800 560 670

ACT

36 24 29

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

49%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

20%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$16,013 - $30,676

$170 - $325 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 5% of parents borrow federal loans.

$16,353

$194 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

< 1%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

29%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

79% / 21%

Full-time / Part-time
36,681 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

47% White
22% Hispanic
9% Black
8% Asian
7% Non-resident alien
4% Two or more races
3% Unknown
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