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Interested in attending University of South Florida?

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

41
%
Acceptance rate
3.88
Average High School GPA
May 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of South Florida?

41%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of South Florida accepted 41% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 71,706 people applied and 29,196 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
17172 / 42908 (40%)
Men
12021 / 28798 (42%)

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 University of South Florida:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2024
2025
2026

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

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at University of South Florida, 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 University of South Florida by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of South Florida considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Class Rank

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of South Florida?

3.88
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of South Florida as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.88. 29% of freshmen who attended University of South Florida were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 63% 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
62%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
6%
3.00-3.24
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

78%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

22%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
590
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1160
75th Percentile
1340

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
November 15
Application notification
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