More selective than 87% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Tampa over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
The University of Tampa admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 40% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 41% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The University of Tampa compared with other Florida colleges?
The University of Tampa has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Florida | 24% | 91% | $6,541 |
| 4 | Florida State University | 24% | 86% | $11,297 |
| 5 | Baptist University of Florida | 36% | 52% | $10,372 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | 40% | 78% | $10,411 |
| 7 | The University of Tampa | 40% | 64% | $36,211 |
| 8 | Ave Maria University | 41% | 54% | $24,860 |
| 9 | Warner University | 43% | 42% | $19,748 |
| 10 | University of South Florida | 43% | 77% | $9,812 |
| 11 | Beacon College | 43% | 60% | $53,517 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Tampa
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Tampa admissions questions
What is the The University of Tampa acceptance rate?
The University of Tampa accepts 40% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14,469 of 35,353 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Tampa require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Tampa does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at The University of Tampa?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,505 of 14,469).
Is The University of Tampa getting harder to get into?
The University of Tampa accepted 40% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 41% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The University of Tampa overview