University of South Florida-Main Campus

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Located in Tampa, the University of South Florida is the fourth-largest higher education institution in the state and serves a student population of 51,000. The school facilitates low-cost distance education through Canvas. Online undergraduate programs include information studies and criminology. USF also delivers an accelerated bachelor of nursing degree for licensed RNs. Distance learners can enroll in an applied science degree-completion path that offers three concentration options. Online graduate programs cover fields like cybersecurity, child and adolescent behavioral health, and pharmaceutical nanotechnology. Candidates can enroll in a master of public health program, focusing their studies on infection control and global disaster management. USF delivers one remote doctoral degree, a Ph.D. in career and workforce education that centers on educational policy development and economic revitalization. While USF does not maintain a GPA requirement for incoming freshmen, the average student has a 3.9 GPA. Graduate candidates need at least a 3.0 GPA. Distance learners enjoy ample scholarship opportunities and dedicated career guidance.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

62% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Considered (not required)	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

49:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✕	✕
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
5	Education	✔	✕	✕
6	Engineering	✔	✕	✕
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
8	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
9	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
10	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
11	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
12	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
13	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
14	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
15	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
16	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕