Change the World from Here

Founded in 1855 as the first college in San Francisco, the University of San Francisco has long helped to shape one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Today, USF offers more than 100 degree programs in the arts and sciences, law, management, education, and nursing and health professions. And today, as ever, it inspires its students to change the world for the better.

Stretch Your Mind with Community-Based Learning

USF delivers a well-rounded education that prepares students not only for successful careers but also for fulfilling lives. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 25, students work with professors who know their names and who expect them to contribute to discussions. The private Jesuit university has 1,237 full- and part-time faculty members, and 92 percent of full-time faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees in the fields they teach. Classes are not taught by student teachers or by teachers' assistants. They're taught by professors who turn theory into practice, who turn learning into action, and who don't teach students what to think but rather how to think.

Get Involved and Make Lifelong Friends

USF's 55-acre campus is a small and supportive community in the heart of a large city. Located in the geographic center of San Francisco, the main campus is just minutes from the Financial District, Golden Gate Park, and the Pacific Ocean. More than 90 percent of incoming freshmen live on campus, and all USF students take advantage of all that the city has to offer -- music, museums, theater, dining, the ballet, major sporting events -- plus a wide range of research, internship, and employment opportunities. Also, students can connect with an ever-expanding network of 105,900 alumni who live in all 50 states, six US territories, and 129 countries.

As one of the most diverse universities in the United States, USF delivers the world on a campus. Students from 47 states and 87 countries create a rich environment, and in the best Jesuit tradition, USF welcomes students from all backgrounds -- and from all religious faiths and no faith -- and invites input from every perspective. This combination of academic rigor and open-minded inquiry creates an atmosphere in which students grow and thrive. USF has produced 270 U.S. judges (including four California Supreme Courts justices); a former United States senator; a California lieutenant governor; two Pulitzer Prize winners; an Olympic medalist; countless priests, nuns, and other religious leaders; educators; police chiefs; corporate CEOs and entrepreneurs; three NBA Hall of Famers; three NFL Hall of Famers; and Alejandro Toledo, the former president of Peru.

With its vibrant campus atmosphere and endless activities, it's easy to stay engaged at USF -- and easy to make friends. Students participate in more than 100 student-run organizations, including clubs, fraternities, sororities, and honor societies. They can take their pick of 34 intramural and club sports, and cheer for the USF Dons in the NCAA Division I conference across nine men's and women's varsity sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, golf, tennis, track & field, sand volleyball, and volleyball.

Both inside and outside the classroom, USF creates a culture of public service. Students participate in a full range of community service projects, from habitat restoration along Ocean Beach to tutoring schoolchildren in underserved neighborhoods. These programs aren't fringe efforts. They're built into the life of the university. As a result, USF students don't just graduate with degrees. They graduate with a comprehensive education, a drive for success, and a desire to improve the world.

Investigate Financial Aid

A full range of financial aid programs are available at USF, including scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment opportunities. Domestic students who wish to be considered for financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS) by February 15. Approximately 64% of USF's undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.

In addition to need-based financial aid, the university has a generous academic scholarship program based on the applicant's high school record and test scores. Eligible freshman applicants are identified during the admission process and can apply as early action, early decision, or regular action applicants. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a competitive GPA.

• Architecture
• Architecture
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• City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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• Interior Architecture
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• Area and ethnic studies
• American Studies
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• Area Studies Related
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• Asian Studies
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• Japanese Studies
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• Latin American Studies
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• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Biophysics
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• Business/marketing
• Accounting
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• Hospitality Administration
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• Restaurant/Food Services Management
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• Communication technologies
• Graphic Communications
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• Communication/Journalism
• Advertising
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• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Computer and Information Systems Security
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• Computer Science
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• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology
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• Information Science/Studies
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• Information Technology
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• Education
• Adult and Continuing Education
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• Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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• Education
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• Educational Leadership and Administration
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• Elementary Education
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• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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• Secondary Education
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• Engineering
• Computer Engineering
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• Engineering
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• Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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• English
• English
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• Foreign languages and literature
• Comparative Literature
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• French
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• Italian
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• Japanese
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• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Health Services Administration
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• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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• Nursing Administration
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• 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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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
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• International/Global Studies
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• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
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• Science, Technology and Society
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• General Studies
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• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Science
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• Environmental Studies
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• Parks and recreation
• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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• Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
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• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Chemistry
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• Psychology
• Community Psychology
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• Theology
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• Art
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• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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• Drawing
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied15,441
• Accepted10,907
• Acceptance Rate70%
• Enrolled6,745
• Female Applicants10,191
• Females Accepted7,242
• Female Acceptance Rate71%
• Male Applicants5,250
• Males Accepted3,665
• Male Acceptance Rate69%
• Applying
• Application Fee$65
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.40
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen January 15th April 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan November 15th January 1st --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer August 15th Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 564 510 620
• SAT Math 577 520 630
• SAT Writing 565 510 620
• ACT Composite 26 23 28
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$45,760
• Out-of-state tuition *$45,760
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$490
• Room and board *$14,330
• Room only *$9,630
• * 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 Students6,745
• Male Student Percentage38%
• Female Student Percentage62%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino20.4%
• Black or African American3.34%
• White or Caucasian26.46%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.33%
• Asian21.73%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.71%
• Two or more races6.7%
• Unknown or International Student2.12%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout18.21% representing 69 other countries
• Out-of-state Students23% 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 37%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band Yes
• 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 Not Reported
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• 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
• Rugby Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division C No
• Swimming Yes No No
• Table Tennis Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• 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
• Rugby Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division C No
• Swimming Yes No No
• Table Tennis Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Track No Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty1,193
• Full-time Percentage42%
• Part-time Percentage58%
• Female Percentage56%
• Male Percentage44%
• Student:Faculty Ratio14:1 or 10,295 students to 734 faculty