More selective than 63% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of San Francisco 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.
University of San Francisco SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of San Francisco is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 700 |
| SAT math | 580 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of San Francisco admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | 610–700 | 580–690 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 51% | 610–690 | 600–700 | 26–31 | 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 University of San Francisco compared with other California colleges?
University of San Francisco has the 35th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | University of San Diego | 52% | 84% | $30,365 |
| 32 | Latin American Bible Institute | 55% | 33% | $10,030 |
| 33 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | 55% | 74% | $42,607 |
| 34 | Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | 58% | 12% | $14,959 |
| 35 | University of San Francisco | 62% | 70% | $41,431 |
| 36 | Vanguard University of Southern California | 62% | 57% | $21,241 |
| 37 | Pepperdine University | 63% | 83% | $58,098 |
| 38 | Fresno Pacific University | 64% | 50% | $13,630 |
| 39 | Chapman University | 65% | 82% | $46,555 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at University of San Francisco
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of San Francisco admissions questions
What is the University of San Francisco acceptance rate?
University of San Francisco accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,052 of 25,709 applicants were admitted.
Does University of San Francisco require the SAT or ACT?
University of San Francisco considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of San Francisco?
The middle 50% of University of San Francisco enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1390 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of San Francisco?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,124 of 13,052).
Is University of San Francisco getting harder to get into?
University of San Francisco accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 51% 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 University of San Francisco overview