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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 |
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 22,372 prospective students applied, and 15,867 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,452 enrolled in the school. 7,735 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,299 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $52,920 plus fees of $552. USF is ranked 138 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#138 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#107 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in California
#13 in Best Private Colleges in California
#436 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1390 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 |
| Other Fees | $552 |
| Room and Board | $16,140 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,490 |
| Total One Year Cost | $75,232 |
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.