- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 610–700 reading and writing, 580–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $44,104 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of San Francisco reported: an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of San Francisco reviews each application.
University of San Francisco GPA requirements
University of San Francisco 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 University of San Francisco hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of San Francisco acceptance rate
University of San Francisco admitted 15,358 of 24,888 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of San Francisco is a private nonprofit 4-year university in San Francisco, California, with 5,321 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of San Francisco in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT English | 26 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1295 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of San Francisco 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 |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of San Francisco 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 $44,104 a year at University of San Francisco 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
Do I have a chance at the University of San Francisco with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of San Francisco admitted 62% 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 San Francisco?
A lot: University of San Francisco requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How hard is it to get into the University of San Francisco?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of San Francisco admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does the University of San Francisco accept?
University of San Francisco's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 15,358 of 24,888 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does the University of San Francisco look for?
University of San Francisco requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report 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.
Does the University of San Francisco require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of San Francisco's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of San Francisco was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of San Francisco students have?
The middle 50% of University of San Francisco's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 610–700 in reading and writing and 580–690 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at the University of San Francisco after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $44,104 a year at University of San Francisco in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of San Francisco give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of San Francisco awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the University of San Francisco if a parent went there?
No. University of San Francisco doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of San Francisco's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of San FranciscoU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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