University of South Florida Average GPA & Admissions

Tampa, FL · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 43% for fall 2024
  • Average high school GPA: 4.06 (weighted), as reported by the college for 2024–25
  • SAT, middle 50%: 580–660 reading and writing, 550–660 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
  • Average net price: $11,578 a year (2022–23)

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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of South Florida reviews each application.

University of South Florida average GPA

University of South Florida reported an average high school GPA of 4.06 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. It's a weighted average, which adds points for honors, AP or IB classes, so it can be higher than 4.0.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

University of South Florida acceptance rate

University of South Florida admitted 29,621 of 68,576 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 43%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of South Florida is a public 4-year university in Tampa, Florida, with 38,525 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of South Florida in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580620660
SAT Math550600660
ACT Composite242629
ACT English232529
ACT Math222527
78% submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores, as University of South Florida reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1227 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of South Florida looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.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
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of South Florida's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of South Florida 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,578 a year at University of South Florida 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

How selective is USF?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of South Florida admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do USF students have?

The middle 50% of University of South Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–660 in reading and writing and 550–660 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do I have a chance at USF with a 3.5 GPA?

It's below the average there. University of South Florida's first-year students averaged a weighted GPA of 4.06, as reported by the college for 2024–25, so on the same weighted scale a 3.5 is below that average at a college that admitted 43% of applicants for fall 2024. An average isn't a cutoff: your courses, test scores and the rest of your application count too.

How important is GPA for getting into USF?

A lot: University of South Florida requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers high school class rank and college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does USF require the SAT or ACT?

Check University of South Florida's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of South Florida required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 78% sent SAT scores and 22% sent ACT scores.

Is there a minimum GPA for USF?

University of South Florida doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 4.06 (weighted), as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set.

How many applicants get into USF?

University of South Florida's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 29,621 of 68,576 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Does USF look at legacy status?

No. University of South Florida doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at USF?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,578 a year at University of South Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does USF give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of South Florida 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.

Before you apply, check USF's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of South FloridaU.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.
  2. University of South Florida Common Data Set 2024–25University of South Florida: average high school GPA of first-year students.
  3. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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