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University of South Florida

Public Tampa, FL · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
76%
Graduation Rate
$57,743
Earnings (10yr)
$9,812
Net Price
43%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Over 37,000 students call the University of South Florida home, making it one of the largest universities in Florida. With a 76% graduation rate, students can expect strong support in their academic journeys. The acceptance rate stands at 43%, indicating a competitive yet accessible admissions process.

Graduates from USF earn an average of $57,743 within ten years of completing their degrees. The university's Pell Grant rate is 29%, suggesting that a significant portion of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds. This data points to the potential for upward mobility, although specific mobility metrics are currently unavailable.

The net price for attending USF is $9,812, which is relatively affordable for a public university. Graduates carry a median debt of $17,988, making it manageable for many. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing degrees in health professions, business, biology, social sciences, and psychology, reflecting the university's strengths in these fields.

Rankings

How University Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation76%Earnings 10yr$58KNet Price$10KRetention91%Median Debt$18KPell Grant Rate29%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$9K$48-75K$18K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%955.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2878.7%MOBILITY274.93%

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,410
In-State Tuition
$17,324
Out-of-State
$9,812
Avg Net Price
$17,988
Median Debt
29%
Pell Grant Rate
24%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,122
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,444
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,326
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,497
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$48,328
6 Years After Entry
$54,167
8 Years
$57,743
10 Years
0.31x
Debt-to-Earnings
69%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$48,328 6yr $54,167 8yr $57,743 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

274.93%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2878.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
955.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$80,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.50
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.414%
Inventor Rate
88
Total Patents
31
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 43%
Retention Rate 91%
SAT Average 1227
ACT Midpoint 27
SAT Range 1130–1320
ACT Range 24–29
Full-Time Faculty 73%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,342
Diversity Index 0.73
First-Gen Students 36%

Top Programs

Health Professions 17%
Business & Marketing 17%
Biology & Biomedical 12%
Social Sciences 11%
Psychology 9%
Computer Science & IT 6%
Engineering 5%
Communications 5%