University of South Florida SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements
At South Florida, the 43% acceptance rate is paired with a test-required process and an average GPA above 4.0. Since 78% of students submit SAT scores, aim for the upper half of the middle range, around 1230 to 1320, or roughly a 27 to 29 ACT if that test is stronger for you.
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University of South Florida facts and stats
University of South Florida enrolls 38,525 undergraduate students. South Florida’s freshman retention rate is 91%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 77%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21.5:1. South Florida is test-required for admissions.
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How do your scores compare at South Florida?
Key University of South Florida application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
March 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
January
Financial Aid Priority
January 1
Test dates
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
December 5, 2026
Registration deadline: November 20, 2026
March 6, 2027
Registration deadline: February 19, 2027
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
February 27, 2027
Registration deadline: January 22, 2027
April 10, 2027
Registration deadline: March 5, 2027
Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Because South Florida requires scores and Regular Decision is due March 1, a December senior-year test is likely the last retake that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
South Florida is a public American Conference university, with in-state tuition of $4,559 and out-of-state tuition of $15,473. About 47% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is January 1.
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University of South Florida’s out-of-state tuition is $15,473, while in-state tuition is $4,559; room and board adds $14,440. Aid is meaningful for many students, with 47% receiving assistance and an average aid package of $15,184. Merit awards average $3,493, which can help reduce the bill but may not cover a large share of total costs. Graduates leave with an average debt of $20,522.
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20% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 2% of men join fraternities, and 4% of women join sororities.
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLAcceptance rate: 44.7%
SAT: 1210–1340
ACT: 25–29
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLAcceptance rate: 66.1%
SAT: 1040–1210
ACT: 21–26
Florida International University
Miami, FLAcceptance rate: 54.7%
SAT: 1070–1250
ACT: 21–27
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLAcceptance rate: 24.2%
SAT: 1290–1400
ACT: 29–32
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