Welcome Prospective Students

Experience the Energy

With thousands of colleges and universities across the nation seeking your attention, we appreciate your interest in the University of South Florida. And with countless Web sites to visit, we thank you for the time you’re spending visiting ours. We’re confident that by exploring these pages, you’ll gain clear insight into the unique energy you’ll find at USF.

The intellectual energy that is transforming learning.

The inspiring energy that embraces innovation and applies emerging technologies to real-world solutions.

The selfless energy of students and faculty engaged in communities and reaching out globally.

The exuberant energy of vibrant campus life and Big East athletics.


Distinctively USF

Talk to any number of the students on our campus, and you’ll hear similar words. “Dynamic.” “Diverse.” “Engaging.” “Exciting.” Explore our Web site and you’ll learn about:

Cutting edge research found only at a prestigious, top-ranked university

Distinguished faculty who are passionate about their field and deeply concerned about their students’ academic success

Rich opportunities for student internships, part-time jobs, and cooperative education experiences relevant to career goals

Countless advantages> of living in a major metropolitan area


Get to Know USF*

  • Ranked 9th among national public universities for number of students
  • 4 campuses: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, USF Polytechnic
  • 34,447 undergraduate students
  • 8,817 graduate, including medical, students
  • 19:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 3.71 average GPA
  • 1148 average SAT score
  • 1060-1230 mid-range SAT
  • Ranked 17th by Princeton Review for student population diversity
  • 50% of freshmen living on campus
  • 350 clubs & organizations
  • 600,000 hours volunteered annually to charitable causes
  • 50 states represented
  • 127 countries represented
  • 32,000 students receiving financial aid
  • $7,600 average financial aid award

* 2007-2008 facts

To further explore USF, follow any of the links on this page or apply now: undergraduate (freshman), transfer student, graduate student, international student, USF Health, non-degree, adult learner (USF4YOU).