- Acceptance rate: 40% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $35,975 a year (2022–23)
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The University of Tampa reported an acceptance rate of 40% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The University of Tampa reviews each application.
The University of Tampa GPA requirements
The University of Tampa requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The University of Tampa hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The University of Tampa acceptance rate
The University of Tampa admitted 15,311 of 37,954 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 40%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Tampa is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Tampa, Florida, with 10,598 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What The University of Tampa looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
The University of Tampa didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
The University of Tampa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $35,975 a year at The University of Tampa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into The University of Tampa with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Tampa admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into The University of Tampa?
A lot: The University of Tampa requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does The University of Tampa look for?
The University of Tampa requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tampa?
The University of Tampa's acceptance rate was 40% for fall 2024: it admitted 15,311 of 37,954 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is The University of Tampa hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. The University of Tampa admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does The University of Tampa require the SAT or ACT?
No. The University of Tampa doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to The University of Tampa?
Yes. The University of Tampa requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does The University of Tampa accept AP credit?
Yes. The University of Tampa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at The University of Tampa?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $35,975 a year at The University of Tampa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at The University of Tampa if a parent went there?
Yes. The University of Tampa considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check The University of Tampa's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The University of TampaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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