University of San Francisco

An Active and Engaged Student Body, a Beautiful Campus, and an Urban Setting Create a Thriving Academic Environment

With a beautiful campus that is nestled in the dynamic and renowned city of San Francisco, California, USF provides students with a perfect environment in which to live, learn, and grow. With state-of-the-art facilities for both academic and athletic pursuits, comfortable housing options, and a major metropolis at their doorstep, USF students can take advantage of a safe and comfortable setting while easily being able to explore internship opportunities, professional connections, and cultural and entertainment amenities offered by the city.

Housing is readily available for incoming students as well as returning students, and an advanced housing management system allows for the efficient and effective reservation of housing for all students at the University of San Francisco. Because all freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, the essence of the USF campus is truly one of community.

Community-based Approach to Learning Creates Unparalleled Opportunities and Broadens Students' Horizons

It is among the core values of the University of San Francisco to instill in students the view that learning should be a humanizing, social activity rather than a competitive exercise. This focus on community permeates all aspects of the Bay Area school and is the primary reason that the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has classified USF as one of only 76 "community engaged" colleges and universities in the U.S.

With small classes taught by full professors and highly accessible faculty who are dedicated teachers and noted scholars, the atmosphere of scholarship and learning at USF is unmistakable. The community-based approach to learning is taken very seriously, as undergraduates regularly partner with faculty on scholarly research, and students can choose from over 70 academic majors and programs in the Schools of Arts and Science, Business and Management, and Nursing.

Special programs at the Northern California university include pre-professional studies and pre-legal studies. USF also offers students the opportunity to apply for the Honors in Humanities Program and the McLaren College of Business Honors Cohort Program.

In addition, the University of San Francisco provides a variety of academically-oriented programs and resources to assist students in their education outside of the classroom. A Freshman Resource Center and the USF Learning and Writing Center are among the easily-accessible services available for academic assistance. The career services center at USF assists graduating seniors in making the transition from being a student to becoming a member of the workforce.

USF emphasizes the importance of each student's responsibility for the global community through study abroad and immersion programs, which are available nationally and internationally. Students may also choose to complete an internship with one of the many San Francisco Bay Area businesses or non-profit organizations.

With a Variety of Clubs, Organizations, and NCAA Division I Athletics, USF Offers Activities for Everyone

With a heavy emphasis on community, USF naturally presents a campus and overall experience that is rife with social opportunities. The vast array of student clubs and organizations at the University of San Francisco includes a student newspaper, academically-oriented clubs and groups, a literary magazine, honor societies, and a host of others.

As a member of the NCAA, USF has a Division I athletic program that features baseball, volleyball, and both men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Students not engaged in NCAA athletics but who wish to remain active in organized sports can take part in the highly-popular intramural sports programs at the university.

The Recreational Sports Department encourages fair play, participation, lifelong learning, and opportunity for all. Intramural leagues, tournaments, and special events are held in the fall and spring semesters. A variety of sports are offered including basketball for men and women, flag football, and co-ed volleyball.

Building Opportunity for Students with Merit-Based Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Student Employment

Opportunities abound for financial aid and scholarships at the University of San Francisco, and well over half of all students receive some form of financial aid, including both merit-based and need-based aid. For top scholars, the merit-based University Scholars Program for Freshmen pays a substantial part of a student's tuition for all four years at USF.

Other opportunities include student loan packages and student employment on campus, whereby students can work to help pay for a portion of their tuition and expenses. A convenient employment portal on the university website features employment and internship opportunities off-campus.

• Architecture
• Architecture
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Area and ethnic studies
• Asian Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Latin American Studies
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• Japanese Studies
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• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Business/marketing
• Business/Commerce
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• Business Administration and Management
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• Accounting
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• Finance
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• Hotel/Motel Administration
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• Restaurant/Food Services Management
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• Organizational Behavior
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• International Business/Trade/Commerce
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• Management Information Systems
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• Marketing/Marketing Management
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• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Mass Communication/Media
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Information Science/Studies
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• Computer Science
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• Education
• Education
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• Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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• Educational Leadership and Administration
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• Adult and Continuing Education
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• Elementary Education
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• Secondary Education
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• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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• English
• English
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• Foreign languages and literature
• French
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• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Pre-Dentistry Studies
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• Pre-Medical Studies
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• Pre-Veterinary Studies
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• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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• Nursing Administration
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• History
• History
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
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• Environmental Science
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• Parks and recreation
• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Religious Studies
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• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
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• Physics
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Public administration and social services
• Public Administration
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• Social sciences
• Economics
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• Applied Economics
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• Political Science and Government
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• Sociology
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• Theology and religious vocations
• Theology
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• Visual and performing arts
• Visual and Performing Arts
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• Graphic Design
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• Illustration
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• Art
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• Fine/Studio Arts
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• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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• Drawing
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• Painting
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• Printmaking
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• Fine and Studio Arts Management
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied9,178
• Accepted6,213
• Acceptance Rate67%
• Enrolled5,761
• Female Applicants5,854
• Females Accepted4,017
• Female Acceptance Rate68%
• Male Applicants3,324
• Males Accepted2,196
• Male Acceptance Rate66%
• Applying
• Application Fee$55
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.52
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen January 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer August 15th Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 500 610
• SAT Math 510 610
• SAT Writing 510 610
• ACT Composite 22 27
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$37,040
• Out-of-state tuition *$37,040
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$384.00
• Room and board *$12,250.00
• Room only *$8,240.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students5,761
• Male Student Percentage36%
• Female Student Percentage64%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino15.88%
• Black or African American2.67%
• White or Caucasian35.51%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.4%
• Asian17.64%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.47%
• Two or more races6.18%
• Unknown3.77%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout10.79% representing 62 other countries
• Out-of-state Students26% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 39%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities Yes
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations student leadership, student media, College Players
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Fencing Yes No No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Lacrosse Yes No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division C No
• Swimming Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 1 No
• Volleyball Yes Division C No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Fencing Yes No No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Lacrosse No No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division C No
• Swimming Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty962
• Full-time Percentage41%
• Part-time Percentage59%
• Female Percentage54%
• Male Percentage46%
• Student:Faculty Ratio12:1 or 4,901 students to 435 faculty