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Chances of getting into University of San Francisco

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
71%
Admission Difficulty for University of San Francisco
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into USF and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at USF is 71%.  It ranks #51 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. USF is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 15,867 out of 22,372 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 22 percent on standardized admission tests. University of San Francisco typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The USF application fee is $70 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of San Francisco you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.57 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1290 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of San Francisco. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

USF SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1190-1390
Applicants Submitting SAT 
17%
SAT Scores for University of San Francisco
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 600
SAT Math 25th 590
SAT Composite 25th 1190
SAT Scores for University of San Francisco
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 690
SAT Math 75th 700
SAT Composite 75th 1390
Average SAT Score 1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of San Francisco?

University of San Francisco is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of San Francisco score in the top 26 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1190-1390.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of San Francisco admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1390 and Above Good >82%
1290 to 1390 Avg + 71%-82%
1190 to 1290 Avg - 56%-71%
1090 to 1190 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 1090 Low <40%
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USF ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
11%
ACT Scores for University of San Francisco
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 26
ACT Math 25th 24
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for University of San Francisco
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into USF?

University of San Francisco is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

USF regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of San Francisco admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >84%
28 to 31 Avg + 71%-84%
26 to 28 Avg - 59%-71%
24 to 26 Reach 47%-59%
Less than 24 Low <47%
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USF GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.57
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of San Francisco?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into USF. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of San Francisco was 3.57 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #47 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as USF accepts 71% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of San Francisco students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.91% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.28% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.77% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 4.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.07% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.07% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

67.79% of University of San Francisco freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of San Francisco students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 33.44%
Top 25% of class 67.79%
Top 50% of class 95%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of San Francisco admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 14,890 7,482 22,372
Accepted 10,832 5,035 15,867
Acceptance Rate 73% 67% 71%
Enrolled 991 461 1,452
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 9% 9%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of San Francisco is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of San Francisco and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of San Francisco Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of San Francisco
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does University of San Francisco prefer SAT or ACT?

17% of students submit their SAT scores to USF. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of San Francisco?

71% of those who apply are granted admission to USF. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of San Francisco?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1190 and 1390. 17% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of San Francisco?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 31. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.