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Your chances of getting into The University of Tampa

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

54%
Admission Difficulty for The University of Tampa
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UT is 54%.  Its admission rate is the 16th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UT and can you get accepted?

UT is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 17,620 out of the 32,904 who applied were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. The University of Tampa typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The University of Tampa you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1160 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The University of Tampa. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 20% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UT SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1070-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT 

20%
SAT Scores for The University of Tampa
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1070
SAT Scores for The University of Tampa
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1240
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The University of Tampa?

The University of Tampa is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into The University of Tampa score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1070-1240 and the average score is 1160.  UT ranks #12 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1160 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1155, you have around a 54% chance of being admitted. A 1155 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 69% chance of getting in.

The University of Tampa admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >69%
1155 to 1240 Avg + 54%-69%
1070 to 1155 Avg - 38%-54%
985 to 1070 Reach 25%-38%
Less than 985 Low <25%
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UT ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-28 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

11%
ACT Scores for The University of Tampa
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for The University of Tampa
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

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

UT regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

The University of Tampa admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >72%
25 to 28 Avg + 54%-72%
23 to 25 Avg - 41%-54%
21 to 23 Reach 30%-41%
Less than 21 Low <30%
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UT GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into The University of Tampa?

You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into UT. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of Tampa was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UT accepts 54% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted The University of Tampa students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.64% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.08% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 27.14% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 23.18% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.89% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.84% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.23% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

77% of The University of Tampa freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Tampa students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 77%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

The University of Tampa admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 21,980 10,924 32,904
Accepted 11,320 6,300 17,620
Acceptance Rate 52% 58% 54%
Enrolled 1,974 1,128 3,102
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 18% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Tampa is $40.

Application Requirements

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

The University of Tampa 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 Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The University of Tampa
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=137847 IPEDS survey data for The University of Tampa.

FAQs

Does The University of Tampa prefer SAT or ACT?

20% of students submit their SAT scores to UT. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into The University of Tampa?

54% of those who apply are granted admission to UT. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for The University of Tampa?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1240. 20% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for The University of Tampa?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 28. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.