Overview
Enrollment
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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 |
The University of San Francisco, a private Jesuit institution founded in 1855, occupies a hilltop campus in the heart of San Francisco's Inner Richmond district. The university's urban setting provides direct access to the city's cultural and professional opportunities while maintaining a distinct campus environment marked by a mix of traditional Gothic and contemporary architecture. USF maintains its Catholic intellectual tradition while serving a diverse student population through undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business, and data science. The campus features residence halls primarily housing first- and second-year students, while many upperclassmen live in university-owned properties or private housing in surrounding neighborhoods. As a member of the West Coast Conference, USF competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with men's basketball and soccer among its prominent sports programs.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
USF is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of San Francisco within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#116 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#97 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in California
#11 in Best Private Colleges in California
#365 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1390 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Other Fees | $552 |
| Room and Board | $17,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,752 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,426 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025