gradeA minus
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB+
Value
gradeB+
Diversity
gradeA+
Campus
gradeB minus
Athletics
gradeB+
Party Scene
gradeB minus
Professors
gradeB+
Location
gradeA+
Dorms
gradeC minus
Campus Food
gradeC minus
Student Life
gradeB+
Safety
gradeB+
About
About USF...
- Catholic
- Common App Accepted
- Private
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
West Coast Conference
- California
- San Francisco
From University of San Francisco
There's no better place to launch your life than San Francisco. Here in the birthplace of progress and big ideas you'll find USF, a Jesuit university that for 167 years has fed students' passion to make a difference. Come learn with classmates even more diverse than the city itself. Intern at Tesla or Kiva (or both). Surf and ski on the same day. And study with professors—not TAs—who encourage you to find your voice and use it. USF graduates rank among the top 3% in the U.S. for their earning potential. But they don't only do well in the world. They change it for the better.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 15
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
1210-1410
ACT Range
27-31
Application Fee
$70
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$42,953/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,916/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.128 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.158 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.157 responses
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Majors
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
6%
On Campus
94%
Online
0%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,808Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
210
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
92 responses
Friendly
24%
Unique
22%
Can somehow afford the tuition and I cannot
14%
Hipster
12%
Outgoing
8%
People are very introverted.
4%
Stuck up
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
53%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.185 responses
Poll
68%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.211 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
117 responses
San Francisco
22%
SF is beautiful, but the school is too expensive
17%
Too expensive; this isn't Ivy league or Harvard
16%
Beautiful, diverse, inspiring. But very expensive.
15%
Beautiful
13%
Inspiring and Culturally Just
4%
Oppurtunity
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$62,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
76%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.83 responses
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University of San Francisco Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 2,358 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I love my school! It is a joy to be on campus and even better to explore outside of it, the students and staff go above and beyond to keep everyone safe and to make everyone at the school feel comfortable and like they belong. There are so many different kinds of people That you are sure to find a way to fit in and find your group. The class sizes are perfect so that you can easily contact and get to know your professors and many of the professors are incredibly passionate about what they do at the school. It is an amazing experience and my only wish is that I wish it cost less to attend such a wonderful institution.
- Sophom*ore
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
USF is a college with basically no party life, athletic teams that never win, and tuition that increases every year. However, a majority of the professors genuinely care for their students' well-being, which is made easier through the small class sizes. Additionally, the campus is located in an amazing location, with busses that can take you anywhere throughout San Francisco, the Golden Gate Park a block down, and houses surrounding the campus which has made it easy for me to choose a place to live off-campus. Although this experience may depend on the student, USF is a nice school with several opportunities for internships, job opportunities, and more.
- Sophom*ore
- 10 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
USFCA is a good school for education most of the time the professors are pretty chill and the work isn't too excruciating as a Psych student. The school is extremely expensive and their housing and food are climbing up to the worst. During my freshman year, I had to move out of my dorm with my roommate because teh roof was leaking from the rain and then they tended to feed us food that is undercooked at times leading to food poisoning. I like the community and friendships that you can make at USF, it also has a large variety of opportunities seeing as though it's in the city so you can pretty much do any and everything.
- Junior
- 7 days ago
