The University of South Florida is synonymous with student success. For decades, student success has been the university’s most important strategic priority and with each graduating class, the USF community celebrates consistently rising levels of achievement that fuel its national and international reputation.
It’s one of the ways USF recognizes that every student counts, and that’s especially true for international students.
Looking behind the university’s metrics reveals deeper insights into the contributions made by international students to USF's performance metrics. “International students contribute unique perspectives in the classroom and bring the world to our campuses and co-curricular activities,” said USF World Vice President Kiki Caruson. “Their success is part of USF’s success, and their hard work and achievements are critical to the university's ranking each year.”
View International Student Metrics
| Performance Metric | State of Florida Public University Performance Benchmarks (2024-25) | USF Performance (2024-25) | USF International Students (2024-25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-year Graduation Rate* (FT, FTIC) | 65% | 68% | 70% |
| 6-year Graduation Rate* (FT+PT, FTIC) | 74% | 77% | 82% |
| 6-year Graduation Rate for Undergraduates with Pell Grant (FT) | 80% | 76% | -- |
| 3-year Graduation Rate for A.A. Transfer Students (FT+PT) | 70% | 72% | 82% |
| University Access Rate (% of Undergraduates with a Pell Grant) | 42% | 33% | -- |
| Freshman Retention Rate (FTIC>2.0) | 90% | 90% | 95% |
| Percent of Bachelor's Degrees in Areas of Strategic Emphasis | 50% | 46% | 65% |
| Percent of Graduate Degrees in Areas of Strategic Emphasis | 60% | 56% | 76% |
Meet a few of the students behind the numbers
Gabriel Mocelin
4-Year Graduation Rate
USF graduate Gabriel Mocelin ’24, who earned a Bachelor of Science in econometrics & quantitative economics, now serves as an investment banking associate at Goldman Sachs in New York. The former president of the Brazilian Student Association (BRASA) at USF, he helped strengthen connections within the Brazilian student community while also serving as president and chairman of the USF Investment Club, which provides students with opportunities to develop financial expertise. Recognized for his exceptional achievements and leadership potential, Mocelin was named to the Muma College of Business 25 Under 25.
Vaanya Sharma
Freshman Retention Rate
From Delhi, India, Vaanya Sharma finished her freshman year as a computer science engineering major, making the dean’s list at the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Although new to campus, Sharma quickly found a path and added to her classes with learning experiences, including joining the Florida High Tech Corridor team as an intern, participating in research and taking on leadership roles with student organizations, including serving as the current president of the Students of India Association.
Danh Nguyen
Percent of Bachelor's Degrees in Areas of Strategic Emphasis
Originally from Vietnam, Danh Nguyen graduated from USF with dual bachelor’s degrees in supply chain management and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, giving him the opportunity to participate in both the spring and summer commencement ceremonies. As program chair of the Supply Chain Professionals at USF, Danh helped connect students with industry leaders through guest speakers, company tours and networking opportunities. His leadership and impact were also recognized when he was named a 2026 University of South Florida Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 honoree.
Sumit Jadhav
Percent of Graduate Degrees in Areas of Strategic Emphasis
Sumit Jadhav served as the USF Student Body President and Board Trustee for the 2025–2026 academic term. An international student from India, he graduated in May 2026 with a Master of Science in Financial Analytics. He’d previously earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science at USF. He spent his last semester before graduation this year gaining experience as an equity analyst for the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Center in St. Petersburg.