More selective than 80% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
75% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 25% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of South Florida 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 South Florida 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 South Florida is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1320 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of South Florida admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | 580–660 | 550–660 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 41% | 580–670 | 560–660 | 24–29 | 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 South Florida compared with other Florida colleges?
University of South Florida has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | Rollins College | 48% | 75% | $34,732 |
| 13 | Southeastern University | 53% | 43% | $31,942 |
| 14 | University of North Florida | 53% | 69% | $10,154 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at University of South Florida
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of South Florida admissions questions
What is the University of South Florida acceptance rate?
University of South Florida accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 26,699 of 65,187 applicants were admitted.
Does University of South Florida require the SAT or ACT?
University of South Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 75% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 25% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Florida?
The middle 50% of University of South Florida first-year students scored 1130–1320 on the SAT and 24–29 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 South Florida?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,803 of 26,699).
Is University of South Florida getting harder to get into?
University of South Florida accepted 43% 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 University of South Florida overview