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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
44%
Early Rate
Not specified
Early Plan
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1210 to 1390
COA/yr
$27,776 (in-state) / $35,799 (out-of-state)
Test Policy
Test-Required
Yield
23.5%
LocationTampa, FL
Top MajorsHealth Professions, Business Administration, Psychology
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: Very ImportantEssays: ImportantRecs: ImportantActivities: ImportantCharacter: ImportantInterest: Considered

University of South Florida

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name University of South Florida
Location Tampa, FL
Tier 4
Student Population 38600
Campus Setting Urban

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.44
SAT Range 1210 to 1390
Yield Rate 0.235

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Rolling Admissions
ED II / EA II No
Test Policy Test-Required

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) $27,776 (in-state) / $35,799 (out-of-state)
Net Price 11004

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