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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Tampa, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

42
%
Acceptance rate
3.58
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Tampa?

42%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Tampa accepted 42% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 37,953 people applied and 15,311 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
9177 / 25334 (36%)
Men
6134 / 12619 (49%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Tampa:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at The University of Tampa, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Tampa by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Tampa considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Tampa?

3.58
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Tampa as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.58. 17% of freshmen who attended Tampa were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
6%
3.75-3.99
31%
3.50-3.74
27%
3.25-3.49
21%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
4%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Tampa. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Tampa's Early Decision acceptance rate is 57%, compared to 42% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend The University of Tampa, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 1
Notification Date
57%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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