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The University of Tampa Admission Requirements

Q: Does The University of Tampa prefer SAT or ACT?

73% of students submit their SAT scores to The University of Tampa. 38% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

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

49% of those who apply are granted admission to The University of Tampa. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for The University of Tampa?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1250. 73% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for The University of Tampa?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 38% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into The University of Tampa

The University of Tampa

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The University of Tampa

Acceptance Rate

48.7%

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

How hard is it to get into The University of Tampa and can I get accepted? The school has a 49% acceptance rate ranking it #13 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 10,862 out of 22,310 applicants were admitted making The University of Tampa a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 40 percent. The University of Tampa typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Tampa SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1090-1250

Applicants Submitting SAT

73%

SAT Scores for The University of Tampa
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	550
SAT Math 25th	540
SAT Composite 25th	1090

SAT Scores for The University of Tampa
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	630
SAT Math 75th	620
SAT Composite 75th	1250
Average SAT Score	1170

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 typically requires applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1010. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1170 out of 1600. The school ranks #14 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 73 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The University of Tampa admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1250 and Above	Good	>62%
1170 to 1250	Avg +	49%-62%
1090 to 1170	Avg -	36%-49%
1010 to 1090	Reach	25%-36%
Less than 1010	Low	<25%

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The University of Tampa ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

38%

ACT Scores for The University of Tampa
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	21
ACT Math 25th	20
ACT Composite 25th	22

ACT Scores for The University of Tampa
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	27
ACT Math 75th	26
ACT Composite 75th	27
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into The University of Tampa?

Admission data indicates that The University of Tampa regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #15 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 38 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The University of Tampa.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

The University of Tampa admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>64%
24 to 27	Avg +	49%-64%
22 to 24	Avg -	39%-49%
20 to 22	Reach	29%-39%
Less than 20	Low	<29%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

You will need above average high school grades to get into The University of Tampa. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of Tampa was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in Florida for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to The University of Tampa will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

The University of Tampa admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	14,450	7,860	22,310
Accepted	5,118	5,744	10,862
Acceptance Rate	35%	73%	49%
Enrolled	1,271	893	2,164
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	25%	16%	20%

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Tampa and what considerations affect admission decisions?

The University of Tampa Admission Requirements
Test Scores	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The University of Tampa prefer SAT or ACT?

73% of students submit their SAT scores to The University of Tampa. 38% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

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

49% of those who apply are granted admission to The University of Tampa. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging 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 1090 and 1250. 73% 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 22 and 27. 38% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.