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| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Online | usfca.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in San Francisco, California, University of San Francisco is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 21,867 prospective students applied, and 14,086 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,293 enrolled in the school. 9,788 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 925 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $49,740 plus fees of $542. USF is ranked 145 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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USF is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of San Francisco within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#145 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#111 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in California
#14 in Best Private Colleges in California
#359 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1330 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $542 |
| Room and Board | $15,410 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,092 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122612 IPEDS survey data for University of San Francisco.
Current students may use the University of San Francisco GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.