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University of San Francisco campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

University of San Francisco

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
61.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹56,82,134Out-of-state
Students
5,287Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1855, it has nearly 9,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in 59 major programs. In addition to its main campus in the Golden Gate area, it has satellite campuses in downtown San Francisco, Orange County, Sacramento, San Jose, and Santa Rosa.

Admissions planning estimate

61.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 26.7%–96.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 50.77%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 50.8% (13,052/25,709; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

62 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 24,888
Offered a place 15,358
Enrolled 920

6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1190-1390
4001600
ACT composite25-30
136

What a year costs

₹75,85,572 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹56,82,134
  • Housing₹18,56,472
  • Books & supplies₹46,966
Sticker price ₹75,85,572
After aid (average) ₹38,91,696

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹56,82,134
Out-of-state ₹56,82,134

Average aid awarded: ₹33,92,824 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.7%
Retention
70.1%
Graduation
61%
Get financial aid
30%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Asian 26.6%
White 22.5%
Hispanic 22.4%
Multiracial 10.4%
African American 8.1%
Unknown 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%
Native American 0.2%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed

12 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - other
  • Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Transfer
  • Terminal

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Data Processingbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate61.71%
Total Applicants24888
Admitted Applicants15358
Enrolled Applicants920
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Early Decision Date2026-11-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1190
SAT Composite 75th %1390
ACT Composite 25th %25
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹56,82,134
Out-of-State Tuition₹56,82,134
Average Housing Cost₹18,56,472
Books & Supplies₹46,966
Average Net Price₹38,91,696
Students Receiving Aid61%
Average Aid Awarded₹33,92,824
Out-of-State Students30%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.11%
Asian26.61%
Hispanic22.41%
White22.49%
Multiracial10.35%
Native American0.17%
Pacific Islander0.25%
International9.08%
Unknown Race0.53%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate70.06%
Retention Rate83.69%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates5287

Contact

Street Address2130 Fulton St
ZIP Code94117
Phone(415) 422-6563
Websitehttps://www.usfca.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/